Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety — Flashcards

What is the best treatment modality for post-traumatic stress disorder?_____

_____ exposure is a procedure designed to induce feared physiological sensations under controlled circumstances.

_____ (depression or anxiety) is characterized by decreased GABA

_____ is the most common psychiatric disorder in the world

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

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

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

The symptoms of panic attacks may be remembered with the mnemonic "PANICS": P: Palpitations, _____, dePersonalization A: Abdominal distress N: Nausea I: Intense fear of dying or losing control C: Chest pain, Choking, Chills S: Shortness of breath, Sweating, Shaking

Diagnosis of _____ disorder requires recurrent unexpected panic attacks and at least 1 attack followed by ≥ 1 month (duration) of worry or change in behavior.