INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN:

ANXIETY DISORDERS AND PANIC ATTACKS

Description of learners: A group of 42 nursing students, age ranges from 18-21 years old. They were enrolled in NCM 102 (Health Education)
2nd semester of A.Y 2019-2020.

Goal: To develop awareness and to help them understand anxiety disorders and panic attacks.
Learning Outcomes Content Outcome Method of Time Allotment Resources Method of
Instruction Evaluation
Discuss different Definition Lecture 30 minutes Powerpoint Multiple choice
ways to help those Types Presentation Matching type
with anxiety disorder Causes Modified True or
and how to cope up Symptoms False
with panic attacks. Coping Mechanisms Art Activity (drawing)
CONTENT:

ANXIETY DISORDERS AND PANIC ATTACKS

A. Definition
Anxiety Disorder refers to specific psychiatric disorder that involve extreme fear or worry.
Panic Attacks can be caused by heredity, chemical imbalance, stress and use of stimulants.

B. Types of Anxiety Disorders

1. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) - anxiety disorder involving constant worrying, nervousness and tension.
2. Social Anxiety - intense anxiety or fear of being judged, negatively evaluated or rejected in a social or performance situation.
3. Specific Phobia - any kind of anxiety disorder due to an unreasonable or irritational fear related to specific objects.
4. Panic Disorder - presence of unpredictable panic attacks, distinct episodes of intense fear and discomfort associated with different of
physical symptoms.
5. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) - characterized by obsessive thoughts and compulsive behavior that impair everyday function.
6. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - anxiety disorder caused by very stressful, frightening or distressing event.

C. Coping Mechanism
 Panic Attack
1. STAY CALM - realize that although symptoms are frightening, exaggeration of normal stress reactions and aren’t dangerous or
harmful.
2. BE DETERMINED - face your fears with determination to win against it and they will become less intense.
3. THINK POSITIVE - don’t add the panic stop saying “what if” start saying “so what!”.
4. FOCUS ON PRESENT - focus on the thought of what is really happening than think what might happen.
5. LET GO OF NEGATIVITY - do a simple task. Wear a rubber band around your wrist and every time you think about negative things
slightly snap it.
6. FACE YOUR FEAR - when fear comes, expect ir and accept it. Enough of running away. Face your fear with determination and
braveness.
7. GUARD YOUR MIND - never allow your problem win against you.
 Anxiety Disorder
1. DON’T PANIC - when a person with disorder panics, though it’s normal but always stay calm.
2. FACE IT - don’t let person avoid their fear. Help them be brave.
3. FIND WAYS - find something positive in every small step towards recovery.
4. Be patient and accepting.
5. ENCOURAGE - always encourage them they can do it no matter how they feel and that they are not alone in the fight.
6. SPREAD POSITIVITY - avoid saying things that makes them anxious. They will just feel like you blame them for their anxiety.
7. MAKE NO ASSUMPTIONS - always ask them what they need.
8. BE PREDICTABLE - don’t surprise the person.

 Treatment
1. Visit a clinician - helps determine real health condition.
2. Refer to mental health professional - psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker or counselor.