Anxiety disorder

develop into mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety. At George Mason University, I wish to conduct research on how social media contributes to teenage depression and anxiety. I am interested in this topic because of my experience with social media contributing to mental illnesses. I have been diagnosed as clinically depressed coupled with anxiety disorder, and my psychiatrist suspects that one of the triggers that generated my disorders was being bullied through social media in middle…

Promoting Self-Expression in Older Adults Self-expression can mean many things to many different individuals. Each individual is unique and different in their own way. Therefore, when an individual participates in activities that promote self-expression they are highlighting their very own abilities and gifts. As an individual ages their ability levels may change, but they are still capable of participating in different activities that had once brought them joy. Older adults may even develop a…

too fat to play sports” and the whole gym burst into laughter. This is how my introduction to middle school officially began. As one could imagine the pain and humiliation that went along with my torture, but because I suffer from generalized anxiety disorder my problems were exemplified. I spent the next few weeks listening to everyone talk about me, repeat the story and laugh. It was at that point I decided that I would not let anyone break my spirit, and I was determined to run both cross…

after arriving to campus and sow up to the nurse’s office complaining of a stomachache that felt like I had been hit in the gut with a sledgehammer. In 8th grade, I struggled through a week long summer camp that caused me so much trouble that my anxiety attacks left me in uncontrollable tears, and at the end of the week, with a best friend who refused to talk to me. I struggled through separation, long nights away from home, uncomfortable meetings with unknown people, panic attacks, and…

PTSD. One group received CPT and the other group was put on a wait list. The structured clinical interview for DSM-IV, Patient Version (SCID-P), EFFECTIVENESS OF CPT & PE 33; the PCL; the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI); the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI); and the Trauma-Related Guilt Inventory were administered prior to the commencement of therapy. The overall drop rate was about 16.6%; there was a dropout rate of 20% among the CPT group and 13% from the wait list. Random…

Panic Disorder Anxiety disorders manifest themselves differently within each effected person; some have phobias or OCD that can range from mild to severe, and others suffer from more severe disorders such as posttraumatic stress disorder and panic disorder. Panic disorders can be a very rough issue to deal with if a person is not willing to seek out help and talk about the difficulties they are facing. This paper will go over the prevalence, symptoms, and causes associated with panic disorder as…

During this year, Jody found out her parents were contemplating divorce. She feels that she could have prevented this if she went to a school closer to home. Her anxiety levels increased throughout the course of the year, especially when she spoke with or even thought about her parents. Because of this high amount of stress and anxiety, Jody noticed that she became very distracted and sad. Her grades, which previously were very strong, had dropped. She went to her schools counciling center to…

Anxiety is a mental health disorder that is characterized by worry, and fear. Anxiety and apprehension is a normal human response to stressful situations. Although everyone experiences anxiety at one point or another, it’s a problem when it becomes excessive. Obsessive Compulsive disorder and panic attacks can result from extreme anxiety. Obsessive compulsive disorder, also known as OCD, is when excessive anxiety and thoughts lead to behaviors that are repetitive. When most people hear OCD, they…

Pertaining to Diagnosis There are various views on how Selective Mutism should be classified. Some individuals believe that SM should be classified under social anxiety but others disagree. Some studies show that children with SM score lower than children who have a social phobia on the Social Phobia and Anxiety Inventory (SPAIK), so social anxiety may not be the cause of SM in many cases (Wong, 2010). Other professionals believe that SM should be classified under social phobia because the…

Identifying data: (Name, age, race, and marital status. Length of time in current shelter. Usual appearance including physical build, dress, neatness, any distinctive points. Type of Financial and medical benefits.) Ms. Roberta Yafie is a 70 year old single Jewish Caucasian female. Client entered Broadway House Women Shelter on 3/31/2017, as a transfer from 85 Lexington Avenue and has been residing in the Shelter System since 2/20/2014. Client is a very intelligent, refined, professional…