Anxiety in Children and Adolescents — Flashcards

First-line treatment for social anxiety disorder includes _____ + SSRIs or venlafaxine

Anxiety disorders are associated with _____ insomnia

_____ (depression or anxiety) is characterized by decreased GABA

_____ is the most common psychiatric disorder in the world

To be diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder, patients must exhibit 3/6 of the following symptoms over course of at least 6 months (mnemonic: Worry WARTS)- W_____- Worn out (Fatigue)- Absentminded (Difficulty concentrating)- Restlessness- Tension in muscle- Sleep disturbance

_____ is defined as severe, persistent fear or anxiety triggered by specific things, situations, or environments for > 6 months (duration)

Recurrent panic attacks for more than _____ month(s) is classified as panic disorder.

Panic attacks may be treated acutely with _____ or propranolol

First-line treatment for panic disorder includes _____ + SSRIs or venlafaxine