Risk factors for developing anxiety - ANSWER -genetic predisposition (family history of anxiety)
-being female
-recent life stressors
-chronic physical illness
-lack of support during childhood
Medications for anxiety: GAD - ANSWER -SSRIs
-SNRIs
-buspirone
-Drug Therapy at least 12 months
Medications for anxiety: Panic Disorder - ANSWER -paroxetine
-sertraline
-fluoxetine
,-Drug therapy 6-9 months
Medications for anxiety: OCD - ANSWER -fluoxetine
-fluvoxamine
-sertraline
-paroxetine
-clomipramine (TCA)
-Drug therapy for at least 1 year
Medications for anxiety: Social Anxiety Disorder - ANSWER -sertraline
-paroxetine
-Drug therapy takes 4 weeks to see effects
Medications for anxiety: PTSD - ANSWER -paroxetine
-sertraline
Depression - ANSWER -Decreased brain activity in the prefrontal cortex
-symptoms that last >2 weeks
-Symptoms:
• depressed or irritable mood, diminished interest in activities, significant weight or appetite changes,
fatigue, feelings of worthlessness, sleep disturbances, diminished ability to concentrate
-can be influenced by genetic & environmental factors, stressful life events
• giving birth or experiencing emotional trauma
-linked to neurotransmitter imbalances
MDD - ANSWER -primary feature of MDD is the occurrence of at least 1 episode of major depression
lasting at least 2 weeks
-must experience 5 or more of the following symptoms in 2 weeks to be diagnosed with a major
depressive episode:
• feeling low most of the day for most days
, • decreased interest in activities
• substantial weight loss, significant change in appetite
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