History
Which version of the DSM first utilized Generalized Anxiety Disorder as a formal diagnostic category?
DSM III
A child who prefers to stay close to their parents could be what symptom?
Clinginess
A child who thinks poorly of themselves could be exhibiting what symptom?
Low Self-Esteem
Which anxiety disorder is characterized by experiencing excessive worry and fear about a range of different things that happen in everyday life?
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
What is the average age of onset for Anxiety?
11 years old
When was the first DSM created?
1952
A child who constantly asks for their parents approval of their art could be what symptom?
Need for Reassurance
A child who believes the worst-case scenario will happen is exhibiting what symptom?
Catastrophizing
Which Anxiety disorder was described that was NOT in the DSM-5?
Test Anxiety
What percentage of children between the ages of 3 and 17 will develop an Anxiety Disorder?
7%
What scholar in Ancient Rome suggested mindfulness as a treatment for anxiety?
Hippocrates
A child refusing to go to school could be what symptom?
Avoidance
A child states, "I always fail math tests," even though it has only happened twice, is exhibiting what symptom?
Overgeneralization
Extreme fears of specific things that are out of proportion with the actual threat of danger would be known as…
A Phobia
Twin studies suggest that __% of Generalized Anxiety Disorder cases are genetic
30%
What condition named in the Renaissance included both anxiety and depression symptoms?
Melancholia
Name 3 of the physical symptoms discussed.
Aching, Fatigue, Problems with Restlessness, Appetite Issues, Nausea, or Frequent Urination
Name 3 of the emotional symptoms discussed.
Excessive worry, Overwhelmed, Constantly Nervous, Low Self-Esteem, or Embarrassment
Describe Social Anxiety Disorder. What is it and what are some things kids with this disorder do?
An intense fear of being judged or rejected in social situations
Kids with this disorder often experience excessive fear in social situations, avoid social situations, have few friendships, and avoid public speaking
List 4 of the 5 Anxiety Disorders mentioned thus far in the presentation
Generalized anxiety, social anxiety, separation anxiety, phobias, and test anxiety
What was one of the cultures (before the Middle Ages) that thought that mental distress was caused by demonic possession or displeasure of the gods?
Egypt or Mesopotamia
Name 4 of the behavioral symptoms discussed.
Avoidance, Clinginess, Frequent Meltdowns, Frequent Outbursts, or Need for Reassurance
Name 4 of the cognitive symptoms discussed.
Negative/Distorted Thinking, Difficulty Concentrating, Overgeneralization, Catastrophizing, or Memory Issues
According to the presentation, if a child refuses to go to school, experiences extreme worries about sleeping away from home, and is very clingy, which form of Anxiety do they most exhibit?
Separation Anxiety
How many key genes were found in the Genome-Wide Association studies?
5