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A detailed overview of various anxiety and mood disorders, including their types, symptoms, and underlying factors. It covers generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, and dysthymic disorder. The document delves into the biological, learning, and social-cognitive factors that contribute to these disorders, offering a comprehensive understanding of the complex nature of these mental health conditions. By studying this document, readers can gain valuable insights into the diagnosis, management, and potential treatment approaches for anxiety and mood disorders, making it a valuable resource for students, healthcare professionals, and individuals interested in mental health.
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Anxiety and Anxiety Disorders -ANS>Anxiety: Vague feeling of apprehension or nervousness Anxiety disorder: where anxiety begins to take control and dominate a person's life Types of Anxiety disorders -ANS>Anxiety disorders are divided into: Generalized Anxiety Disorder Panic Disorder Phobia Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Generalized Anxiety Disorder -ANS>An anxiety disorder characterized by disruptive levels of persistent, unexplained feelings of apprehension and tenseness Symptoms of Generalized Anxiety Disorder -ANS>Must have at least three of the following: Restlessness Feeling on edge Difficulty concentrating/mind going blank
Irritability Muscle Tension Sleep Disturbance Panic Disorder -ANS>An anxiety disorder characterized by sudden bouts of intense, unexplained anxiety Often associated with physical symptoms like choking sensations or shortness of breath Panic attacks may happen several times a day Phobia -ANS>An anxiety disorder characterized by disruptive, irrational fears of specific objects or situations The fear must be both irrational and disruptive. Social Phobia -ANS>Phobias which produce fear in social situations Fear of speaking in public Agoraphobia -ANS>Fear of situations the person views as difficult to escape from Fear of leaving one's home or room in the house OCD -ANS>Obsessive Compulsive Disorder An anxiety disorder characterized by unwanted, repetitive thoughts and actions Obsessions - repetitive thoughts
Major Depressive Disorder -ANS>A mood disorder in which a person, for no apparent reason, experiences at least two weeks of depressed moods, diminished interest in activities, and other symptoms, such as feelings of worthlessness Bipolar Disorder -ANS>A mood disorder in which the person alternates between the hopelessness of depression and the overexcited and unreasonably optimistic state of mania Formerly called manic-depressive disorder Many times will follow a cyclical pattern Dysthymic Disorder -ANS>Dysthymia is a chronic type of depression in which a person's moods are regularly low. However, it is not as extreme as other types of depression. Biological Factors -ANS>Mood disorders have a hereditary nature to them. Depressed individuals tend to have depressed brains. PET scans indicate less activity during periods of depression. Social-cognitive Factors of Mood Disorders -ANS>Depression may be a variation of learned helplessness. Depressed individuals attribute events using the following characteristics:
Stable: the bad situation will last for a long time Internal: they are at fault Global: all of life is bad