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PPT on Anxiety Disorders.
Anxiety Disorders
ANXIETY DISORDERS Introduction • Anxiety disorders are a type of mental health condition. Anxiety makes it difficult to get through your day. • Symptoms include feelings of nervousness, panic and fear as well as sweating and a rapid heartbeat. • Treatments include medications and cognitive behavioral therapy. Your healthcare can design a treatment plan that’s best for you. Source: my.clevelandclinic.org When it happens? • An anxiety disorder happens when: • Anxiety interferes with your ability to function. • You often overreact when something triggers your emotions. • You can’t control your responses to situations. Source: my.clevelandclinic.org Who is at risk for anxiety disorders? • A mix of genetic and environmental factors can raise a person’s risk for developing anxiety disorders. You may be at higher risk if you have or had: • Certain personality traits, such as shyness or behavioral inhibition feeling uncomfortable with, and avoiding, unfamiliar people, situations or environments. • Stressful or traumatic events in early childhood or adulthood. • Family history of anxiety or other mental health conditions. Source: my.clevelandclinic.org Types of anxiety disorders • There are several types of anxiety disorders, including: • Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) • Panic disorder • Phobias • Separation anxiety Source: my.clevelandclinic.org What is generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)? • With GAD, you may feel extreme and unrealistic worry and tension even if there’s nothing to trigger these feelings. • Most days, you may worry a lot about various topics, including health, work, school and relationships. Source: my.clevelandclinic.org What is a panic disorder? • If you have a panic disorder, you get intense, sudden panic attacks. These attacks often feature stronger, more intense feelings than other types of anxiety disorders. Source: my.clevelandclinic.org What are phobias? • Phobias are an intense fear of certain situations or objects. Some of these fears may make sense, such as a fear of snakes. But often, the level of fear doesn’t match the situation. Source: my.clevelandclinic.org Social anxiety disorder • Healthcare providers used to call this condition social phobia. You may have overwhelming worry and self-consciousness with daily social situations. • You may worry about others judging you or you may be anxious that you’ll embarrass yourself or open yourself up to ridicule. Source: my.clevelandclinic.org How do anxiety disorders affect children? • It’s normal for children to feel some amount of anxiety, worry or fear at certain points. • For example, a child may feel scared of a thunderstorm or barking dog. A teenager might get anxious about an upcoming test or school dance. Source: my.clevelandclinic.org What causes anxiety disorders? • Chemical imbalance: Severe or long-lasting stress can change the chemical balance that controls your mood. • Environmental factors: Experiencing a trauma might trigger an anxiety disorder, especially in someone who has inherited a higher risk to start. • Heredity: Anxiety disorders tend to run in families. You may inherit them from one or both parents, like eye color. Source: my.clevelandclinic.org
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