Understanding Anxiety Disorders and Treatments

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What is the definition of Generalized Anxiety Disorder?

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Persistent, uncontrollable worry about most things including minor everyday events.

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What is fear of public places?

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Agoraphobia

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Jordan, a 23-year-old student, sometimes experiences sudden episodes of intense fear with a racing heart, chest pain, and dizziness. The episodes peak quickly and fade within minutes, leaving Jordan worried about when the next one will strike. Which diagnosis matches the symptoms?

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Panic Disorder

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What does SSRI stand for?

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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors

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What demographic is Social Anxiety Disorder most prevalent in?

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Women

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What percent of individuals develop an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives?

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About 29%.

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What symptom is worry accompanied by?

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Restlessness, Fatigue, Difficulty concentrating, Irritability, Muscle tension, Sleep disturbance

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Maya, a 19-year-old college student, avoids speaking up in class and often skips social gatherings because she fears others will judge her harshly. When she does have to talk in front of people, she experiences sweating, a racing heart, and shaking hands. What is the correct diagnosis?

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Social Anxiety Disorder