...with Social Anxiety Disorder throughout their adolescents. Parents are faced with the decision to have their child face their biggest fears in private or public school. Home-Schooling is not an option due to the detrimental effects it would have on the child’s growth. Therapists advise parents to slowly have the child face their fears in order to overcome them. Though public schools can provide the necessary aspects of one’s education, private schools can provide more of a balanced and safe environment for those affected with this disorder. Private schools provide a smaller class size which helps the students with Social Anxiety Disorder to feel more comfortable. The schools also provide social activities...
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...Social Anxiety DisorderPhobia Disorders • Social Anxiety Disorder Social anxiety disorder, involves overwhelming anxiety and excessive self-consciousness in everyday social situations. People with social anxiety disorder have a persistent, intense, and chronic fear of being watched and judged by others and being embarrassed or humiliated by their own actions. Their fear may be so severe that it interferes with work or school, and other ordinary activities. While many people with social anxiety disorder recognize that their fear of being around people may be excessive or unreasonable. • Post traumatic...
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...Chapter II Presentation of Data A. Definition of social anxiety disorder or social phobia was defined by different sources. 1. In 400 BC, Hippocrates described the overly shy person as someone who loves darkness as life and thinks every man observes hi. During the second edition of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSMII), social fears were described as a specific phobia of social situations or an excessive fear of being observed or scrutinized by others and in the third edition, it was described as a fear of performance situations. Lastly, it is described in the fourth edition as a marked and persistent fear of one or more social or performance situations in which the person is exposed to unfamiliar people or possible scrutiny by others. 2. A social phobia is a fear of being observed by others acting in a way that will be humiliating or embarrassing. It is an irrational and intense fear that one’s behavior in a public situation will be mocked or criticized by others. 3. Social phobia is an irrational fear of being judged, watched or evaluated, or of embarrassing or humiliating themselves. Fear of scrutiny by other leading to avoidance of social situations. B. There are scientific concerns regarding social anxiety disorder. 1. The signs and symptoms of social phobia were subdivided into four, the physical, emotional and behavioral, associated personality traits and the cognitive aspect. a. Blushing, profuse sweating, trembling or shaking...
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...Anxiety disorders and depression are very common things throughout the United States, however there are not enough people in the world who understand or even know about them. “Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older (18% of U.S. population)” (“Facts”). Depression is a condition in which a person feels discouraged, sad, hopeless, unmotivated, or disinterested in life in general. It “Affects approximately 14.8 million American adults, or about 6.7 percent of the U.S. population age 18 and older in a given year” (“Facts”). Because so many people suffer from these and not enough know about them, awareness and understanding of these needs to be increased....
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...Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in Children | What is OCD? Clinically Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder, characterized by the inability to restrain obsessive thoughts for sustained periods. In extremis, sufferers obsess identical thoughts for years, in an endlessly exhausting cycle. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) usually begins in adolescence or young adulthood and is seen in as many as 1 in 200 children and adolescents. OCD is characterized by recurrent intense obsessions and/or compulsions that cause severe discomfort and interfere with day-to-day functioning. Obsessions are recurrent and persistent thoughts, impulses, or images that are unwanted and cause marked anxiety or distress. Frequently, they are unrealistic or irrational. They are not simply excessive worries about real-life problems or preoccupations. Compulsions are repetitive behaviors or rituals (like hand washing, hoarding, keeping things in order, checking something over and over) or mental acts (like counting, repeating words silently, avoiding). In OCD, the obsessions or compulsions cause significant anxiety or distress, or they interfere with the child's normal routine, academic functioning, social activities, or relationships. The obsessive thoughts may vary with the age of the child and may change over time. A younger child with OCD may have persistent thoughts that harm will occur to himself or a family member, for example an intruder entering an unlocked door...
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...Darlene Gil Winters 11:15-12:30 12/02/14 Anxiety Disorder For a huge amount of people, anxiety is a normal response to occasional stress. It’s a normal emotion that everyone experiences at certain points in their lives. Many people feel anxious or nervous when faced with any type of problems. Could be at work, school, before taking an exam, etc. Anxiety disorders however, are different. They can cause such distress that interferes with a person’s ability to live a normal life. Anxiety disorders are the most common psychological disorders in the United States. About 27.6 million people in the U.S. are suffering from different types of anxiety disorder. There are four different types of anxiety disorders: phobia, generalized anxiety disorder,...
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...Anxiety disorders are the most common for mental illness. Anxiety disorders have many different factors that can affect people genetically, personality, or even life events. Women have higher prevalence rates of anxiety disorder. Once a teen girl hits 10 years of age, she will reach puberty. As for males, they reach puberty around the age of 12. According to Anxiety and Depression Association of America, (2010) “Differences in brain chemistry may account for at least part of these differences. The brain system involved in the fight-or-flight response is activated more readily in women and stays activated longer than men, partly as a result of the action of estrogen and progesterone.” Women are more likely to be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder...
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...paper on Anxiety Disorder Jeffrey S. Fletcher, M.A. Kathleen B. Stinger Psychopathology and Counseling, Coun 656 4, May 2014 Author Note Jeffrey S. Fletcher, Student, Liberty University. Correspondence concerning this paper should be addressed to Jeffrey S. Fletcher, Jfletcher1@liberty.edu Abstract This research paper is designed to review articles and books of professional journals in anxiety disorders, definition of anxiety disorder, review of current and past treatments of anxiety disorders, the new section and changes to anxiety disorder in the DSM-5, new treatments for anxiety disorders and medications for anxiety disorders. This paper will show spiritual considerations for treating anxiety disorders and how religion can improve one’s condition. It will show how CBT treatment of anxiety disorders have not been very successful and how medication has its limitations in treatment of anxiety disorders. This paper will also show what this clinician has learned and will take forward into the daily practice of treating adolescents with anxiety disorders. Keywords: anxiety, anxiety disorders, DSM-5, treatment Introduction When we talk about anxiety we have to distinguish between healthy anxiety or normal anxiety and anxiety disorders. It is normal to have a certain amount of anxiety for instance when one is in danger it is normal to become anxious. To have an anxiety disorder your anxiety would have to interfere with your life in a negative way. Anxiety and fear...
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...Anxiety is a mental illness that is not discussed enough. It is one of the most prevalent mental health conditions (Kessler 2010). Anxiety is seen in a variety of forms due to various causes. Anxiety is a stress response that evokes the same “fight or flight” response. The difference is that anxiety involves a sense apprehension and fear that stress does not. Anxiety can come in the form of a one time experience like speaking in public to an anxiety disorder that can be persist. Living with anxiety can seem like there is no escaping it but there are treatments now that help to combat anxiety. Anxiety disorders can cause people to avoid situations that trigger their symptoms. This can influence their job performance, school work, and can affect...
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...a lifestyle most of us will only see in movies and TV shows, 19.2 million people will suffer from social anxiety disorders. Sure, not all cases of shyness or anxiety are caused from these factors, but I believe they’re certainly adding to the numbers. As we evaluate a phobia which generates $42 billion a year, it begs the question “Are we a society of anxiety?” (Healthyplace) In order to answer the question, first we must understand the differences between shyness and social anxiety/phobia. Shyness is defined as being reserved or having/showing nervousness. Others sources define shyness as a feeling of guilt apprehension, or lack of confidence experienced in regard to social association with others. (WebMD) Due to every human being different, shyness triggers may apply to some people and not others. It is estimated that ninety percent of the American population will experience some sort of shyness. However, forty percent of the population will experience shyness that presents a serious problem in their lives. (ADAA) Some of the situations that may trigger shyness include eating, drinking, writing, or working in front of others, being the center of attention, interacting with people, including dating or going to parties, using public toilets, being introduced to other people, being teased or criticized, meeting people in authority, and having to say something in a public situation, etc. In difficult situations, shy people may react in ways that alter their mental, emotional,...
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...General Anxiety Disorder Andrea Murphy HCA 240 May 6, 2012 Fozia Ferozali General Anxiety Disorder I have decided to write my paper on General Anxiety Disorder because I myself have it, so I am more familiar with it. GAD (general anxiety disorder) is when an individual suffers from a psychological state where they have persisting thoughts of anticipation and fears that are overwhelming their mind and intern it affects the body as well. It is a disorder that is characterized by excessive, exaggerated worry about everyday life with really no reason to worry. There are many types of anxiety disorders which are panic, general anxiety disorder, phobias, and obsessive compulsive (OCD). Every one experiences anxiety at certain times in their lives, it is a normal part of the human emotion. Even though everyone experiences anxiety at one point or another in their lives, the individuals who suffer with an anxiety disorder suffer because the disorder interferes with their daily life. In this paper I will be discussing the history of the illness, the signs and symptoms, how it is diagnosed, the treatments, and how the diagnosis and treatments compare to the diagnosis and treatments of the past. Anxiety disorders is a term that was developed approximately around the end of the 19th century since that was when the psychiatric practice began to become more popular and increased. Even though there is no one cause to GAD, researches in the psychiatric field tend to believe genetics...
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...15 million people in the United States alone have social anxiety disorder. Social anxiety disorder, also known as social phobia, is the fear of being in a social situation that involves being around other people. Any person has a 13% chance of developing social anxiety disorder in their lifetime. Teens are highly likely to develop this disorder. Social anxiety disorder is a life-changing disorder that affects the way people think, act, and how they are treated. Social Anxiety Disorder, also known as social phobia, is a type of panic disorder in which a person has a constant fear of being judged by others, being the center of attention, or being watched while doing certain activities. Social phobia can be triggered by having to speak to new...
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...These offenses include personal, property, drug, public order, technical violations and status offenses (2017). Personal offenses consist of rape, murder, assault and ect. Property offenses consist of burglary, arson, theft and other property crimes. Drug offenses consist of common drug violations such as possession or distribution. Public order offenses consist of prostitution, public intoxication and other offenses. Technical violations consist of offenses that break the parole or probation rules. Lastly, status offenses consist of truancy, curfew violations and other violations that would not be considered criminal if they were an adult. Many of the juvenile were arrested for more than one offense and often offenses in different categories. A majority of the juveniles in JDCs and JCCs are incarcerated for property crimes. The second highest offense category is for personal offenses, but only a small percent represents juveniles who have committed rape...
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...In the United States, the prevalence of mental health disorders is alarmingly high. In 2010, according to the U.S. government, 49.5% of adolescents in the United States met the criteria for various mental health disorders (“Prevelance”). With so many freedoms, with so many opportunities, with so many possibilities in this country, the numbers should not be that high. There should not be so much suffering among the youth that nearly one in two adolescents qualifies as having a mental health disorder. There has to be a common underlying factor-- something that is negatively affecting all of America’s youth. Depression, anxiety, and other mental disorders are all multifaceted issues with many triggers, but the main culprit may actually lie within...
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...Anxiety in Autism Spectrum Disorder Aimee Kang Abnormal Psychology Research Paper #1 July 12, 2015 To the average person, it is usually very difficult to distinguish those who are diagnosed with autism. They usually ask -- Why is he talking to himself? Why is he acting so awkward? There are no obvious features that differentiate those with autism from those without autism. This is why it could usually be difficult for an average person to understand and recognize a person with autism and this can sometimes lead to excessive bullying by those who do not have much knowledge about the disorder. Autism spectrum disorder tends to be more prevalent than other conditions. This disorder is believed to be the fastest growing disorder in the US with a rate of 1 in 68 American children diagnosed, according to CDC. As the importance of understanding this disorder has become critical, research in this area has also been growing significantly. This research can be critical not only in finding the cause and therapies to better assist those on the but also understanding the point of view of those undergoing this disorder. Autism has a wide range of different types as we can see it in the DSM-5, which was published on May 2013. DSM-5 combined many subtypes together. As of now, there are no medical tests that can diagnose this disorder so it is only diagnosed through the evaluation of a professional psychologist. They seek for symptoms to diagnose autism and these symptoms usually...
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