PSYC 340 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Etiology, Catechol-O-Methyl Transferase, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
19 Sep 2018
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The most prevalent of the mental health problems (estimates range up to 33%) 33% means diagnosed with anxiety disorder but a lot of people have just a lot of anxiety but not a clinical threshold. Negatively impacts work, spousal and familial relationships. Does not have to reach clinical levels to impact quality of life. A period of intense fear or physical discomfort, developing abruptly and peaking within 10 minutes. Fear of being in situations where escape might be difficult/embarrassing or in which help might not be available in the event of having unexpected panic-like symptoms (fear of fear) Excessive anxiety about a number of events or activities, occurring more days than not. Person fears that in social or performance situations they will be scrutinized, judged negatively, and act in embarrassing ways. Recurrent/persistent fearful thoughts where there is an attempt to control through thoughts/actions. Exposure to trauma where physical integrity is threatened and there is intense fear/helplessness.
