Separation Anxiety Disorder — Flashcards

_____ disorder is defined as anxiety unrelated to a specific person, situation, or event for > 6 months (duration)

_____ 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

_____ (depression or anxiety) is characterized by increased norepinephrine

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

_____ (depression or anxiety) is characterized by decreased GABA

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.