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Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Family Studies 12Mr. Schofield
April 11, 2014Lesson 5
Today’s Pathway
Check-In and Attendance Inspiring Story What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder
(GAD)? Defining Terminology Blackout Poetry & Gallery Walk Discussing Unit End Project Exit Slip: Blackout Poem Next Class: Panic Disorder
Resilience
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
GAD
Definition
Generalized Anxiety Disorder: “an anxiety disorder characterized by chronic free-floating anxiety and such symptoms as tension or sweating or trembling or lightheadedness or irritability, etc. that has lasted for more than six months.”
Description
Persistent, excessive, and unrealistic worry about everyday things.
Exaggerated worry and tension, often expecting the worst, even when there is no apparent reason for concern.
Anticipate disaster and are overly concerned about money, health, family, work, or other issues.
Who Is At Risk?
GAD affects about 3.1% American adults age 18 years and older (about 18%) per year.
The average age of onset is 31 years old.
GAD affects about 6.8 million American adults.
Twice as many women as men. The disorder develops gradually and can
begin at any point in the life cycle.
Symptoms
Worry very much about everyday things Have trouble controlling their constant worries Know that they worry much more than they should Have trouble relaxing Have a hard time concentrating Be easily startled Have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep Feel tired all the time Have headaches, muscle aches, stomach aches, or
unexplained pains Have a hard time swallowing Tremble or twitch Be irritable, sweat a lot, and feel light-headed or out of
breath Have to go to the bathroom a lot.
Causes
Genetic Brain chemistry Experienced trauma Extreme worry Environmental factors
Treatment
Psychotherapy Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Medication Antidepressants
Tips
Practice calm breathing Relax muscles Be comfortable with uncertainty Rethink your worries Improve problem solving ability
Blackout Poetry
How to Make A Blackout Poem
Blackout Poetry
Theme for Poem: Anxiety (GAD Specifically?)▪ Intellectual and/or emotional interpretation▪ Personal and/or observational reflection*Suggested to be anonymous (your preference)
You will need: News article (15 cm x 15 cm) Scissors Black marker
Gallery Walk
Poems will be placed up on the walls Everyone will walk around to read
the poems Comment on paper provided Afterward, collect poem and
comments Hand both in together
Unit End Project
Fill-out the following on the form: Topic (anything related to anxiety) Project type (video, essay, pamphlet,
poster, etc.) Partner name (if working with someone –
2 max)
Form is due next class, Tuesday, April 15th
Closing
Questions? Next Class: Panic Disorders
Contacting Mr. Schofield iTime – Rm. A 215 or A 130 Email –
[email protected] Mailbox – in office Blog – blogs.ubc.ca/practicum