Anxiety Basics
This part of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the "flight or fight" response often activated during anxiety attacks.
What is the sympathetic nervous system?
This disorder involves recurring panic attacks and a persistent fear of having more attacks.
What is panic disorder?
Anxiety disorders are often caused by a mix of genetic and _______ factors.
What are environmental factors?
This type of therapy helps individuals identify and challenge distorted thinking patterns.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
Anxiety is just overreacting and people should just calm down.
What is a myth?
This term refers to an intense fear response to a situation that poses no real danger.
What is a panic attack?
People with this disorder experience chronic, exaggerated worry about everyday life, often without a specific trigger
What is generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?
This “chemical messenger” is involved in mood regulation and may be imbalanced in anxiety disorders.
What is serotonin?
What are benzodiazepines?
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S.
What is a fact?
This part of the brain, involved in fear processing, is often overactive in people with anxiety
What is the amygdala?
This disorder involves fear and avoidance of situations were escape may be difficult or help unavailable, such as large crowds.
What is agoraphobia?
This type of substance, including caffeine and certain drugs, can exacerbate or even trigger anxiety symptoms.
What are stimulants?
These medications, including fluoxetine and sertraline, are commonly prescribed for anxiety.
What are SSRI'S (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors)?
Anxiety disorders only affect adults.
What is a myth?
This neurotransmitter is often linked to mood regulation and is commonly targeted by anxiety medications.
What is serotonin?
This anxiety disorder is characterized by intense fear of situations where one might be scrutinized or negatively evaluated by others, often leading to avoidance of social events.
What is social anxiety disorder?
Experiencing trauma, especially during childhood, is a well-documented risk factor for developing anxiety disorders.
What are traumas?
This mindfulness-based practice can help reduce anxiety by encouraging present-moment awareness.
What is mindfulness or breathing techniques?
Genetics can play a role in developing anxiety disorders.
What is a fact?