Anxiety disorders are the most common psychiatric disorders affecting children and adults today. There are several different anxiety disorders including generalized anxiety disorder, specific phobia, social anxiety disorder, separation anxiety disorder, agoraphobia, panic disorder, and selective mutism. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders- Fifth Edition (DSM-5), there is a close relationship between anxiety disorders and some of the obsessive-compulsive and related disorders (e.g., OCD) as well. Through analyzing these disorders, mental health professionals are able to better understand the effects they have on individuals, as well as, which possible treatment approaches to utilize.
Through my own analyses of the movie “As Good As It Gets” and the research article by Borkovec and Roemer (1995), I was able to gain a better …show more content…
Borkovec and Roemer (1995) focused their research on exploring the subjective perceptions of functions of worry for college students with self-reported GAD symptoms. Their findings suggested that motivation, preparation for the worst, and avoidance/prevention of negative outcomes were the most typical reasons for subject’s worry. Interestingly enough, OCD patients often engage in “rituals” as a way to avoid or prevent negative outcomes from happening.
I think it is important to note that OCD was once considered an anxiety disorder, until recently when it was given its own category in the DSM-5. Through watching the movie “As Good As It Gets” and reading the article by Borkovec and Roemer (1995), I was able to see the link between anxiety and OCD. I think it is important that we continue researching the similarities and differences between anxiety disorders and OCD. In doing so, we will be able to better diagnose and treat individuals experiencing these
Through my own analyses of the movie “As Good As It Gets” and the research article by Borkovec and Roemer (1995), I was able to gain a better …show more content…
Borkovec and Roemer (1995) focused their research on exploring the subjective perceptions of functions of worry for college students with self-reported GAD symptoms. Their findings suggested that motivation, preparation for the worst, and avoidance/prevention of negative outcomes were the most typical reasons for subject’s worry. Interestingly enough, OCD patients often engage in “rituals” as a way to avoid or prevent negative outcomes from happening.
I think it is important to note that OCD was once considered an anxiety disorder, until recently when it was given its own category in the DSM-5. Through watching the movie “As Good As It Gets” and reading the article by Borkovec and Roemer (1995), I was able to see the link between anxiety and OCD. I think it is important that we continue researching the similarities and differences between anxiety disorders and OCD. In doing so, we will be able to better diagnose and treat individuals experiencing these