Anxiety, Schizophrenia & Bipolar disorder

Anxiety...

what is it?Excessive worry & Fear about everyday situations

repeated episodes of sudden feeling of anxiety, fear or terror

interferes with daily activities

causes ● stress from school, work, or personal

relationship● Medical causes ● drug abuse

Types of anxiety & SymptomsAnxiety disorder

pounding heart, rapid heartbeatrapid, shallow breathing, shortness of breath

dizziness, headache, sweating, numbness

choking, dry mouth, stomach painsnausea, vomiting & diarrhea

Panic disorderexperiences panic attacksworried about future panic attacks fear of possible consequences avoids exercise that produces physical sensations

Phobic disorder (Social phobia)Avoids social activitiesmay have strong fear of specific places

Agoraphobia: avoids situations in which a person fears they might have a panic attackfocus of being embarrassed or difficult to get away from place of panic attack

social phobia: fear of any situation in which public scrutiny may occurbe having in a way that is embarrassing or humiliating

Separation Disorder most common in childrenexcessive fear or worry about being away from home or a parent

will worry about losing a loved onemay refuse to go to school because of separation

result of losing a loved one

posttraumatic stress disordercan occur after an experience of what they recognize as traumatic

may include involvement in:War, accidents, assault and witnessing something terrible happen

○ common to feel distressed ○ may avoid events that involves

association

obsessive-compulsive disorderleast common types of anxietycan begin during childhoodfear of contamination, exactness, safety, aggressive impulses

obsession to reduce anxiety

Behavioral symptoms of anxietyavoidance of situationsobsessive or compulsive behavior distress in social situationsphobic behavior increase use or drugs or alcohol

psychological symptoms of anxietyunrealistic fear and worryracing or blank thoughtsdecreased concentration & memoryindecisivenessirritability, impatience, anger or confusion

treatment PsychotherapyMedications

Antidepressantsbuspirone benzodiazepines

How to notice anxiety...

… at homecomplain of physical problems to avoid school

being tearful in the morningnot wanting to go to schooldemands constant reassurance from adultspends most time on homeworks or express unnecessary concerns

be touchy and irritable in interactions with family

worrying about appearancespending a long time getting read for social occasions

deciding last mintues to not go to social events

… at schoolbeing extremely well behaved and quietfearful of questionsdemands extra time from teachersasking questions constantly needing reassurancenot handing in assignments on time because it seems less than perfect

complain of sudden, unexplained physical illness

… at a social setting Avoids meeting new peopleavoiding socializing with groupsspending time with a few friends uses drugs and alcohol at parties to make it easier to talk to people

leaves social events earlyavoids speaking up to avoid embarrassment

Anxiety risk factors

more emotional, sensitive naturehistory of anxiety in childhoodexperiences traumatic eventsstress buildup

Bipolar Disorder

what is it?Mood & Brain disorderKnown as manic or depressive illnessepisode of mania or depressioncauses

● can be genetically passed down● Brain structure and functioning

● Manic episode symptoms ○ long period of feeling high or overly

happy mood○ extreme irritability ○ rapid talking○ being easily distracted○ insomnia ○ being restless

● depressive episode symptoms ○ Long period of feeling sad or hopeless○ loss of interest in once enjoyed

activities○ feeling tired or restless○ problems with

■concentration, remembering, & making decisions

○ change in eating, sleeping, or other daily habits

○ thinking of suicide or death

Treatments

Can’t be cured, but can be treated over long-term

MedicationAtypical antipsychoticsAntidepressant psychotherapy

Bipolar disorder risk factorshaving a relative with anxiety periods of high stressdrug or alcohol abuse

Schizophrenia

what is it?severe Brain disorderresult in hallucinations, delusions, & unbalanced thinking

disruption of balance of emotions & thinking

Symptoms delusions and hallucinationsdisorganized thinking abnormal behaviorwithdrawals from family or friendsdrop of performance in school and no motivation

trouble sleepingirritability depressed thoughts

TreatmentsLifelong treatments

medicationAtypical antipsychoticspsychosocial interventions

Schizophrenia risk factorsfamily history of schizophreniaexposure to viruses in the womb increase activation in immune systemtaking psychotropic drugs during teenage years

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