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Objectives
Treatments available
Medication Specifics
Anxiety Defined?
Levels of Anxiety
Mild anxiety
Moderate anxiety
Severe anxiety
Panic
Panic Disorders
Specific Phobias
Question 1
A parent is shopping with a 6-year-old child in the
Chesterfield mall. The parent suddenly realizes the
child is missing. Which level of anxiety would likely
result?
A.Mild
B.Moderate
C.Severe
D.Panic
Copyright 2014, 2010, 2006 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc.
Panic Disorders
Fear of Fear
Avoidant behaviors
Phobias
10
Excessive Worry
11
Defense mechanisms
Outlined by Freud and his Daughter Anna
12
Treatment Options
Counselling/Therapy
Medication Support
Antidepressants, antianxiety
SSRIs are first line Prozac, Lexapro and Zoloft
Anti-Anxiety medications should be considered short term
Nutritional Support
Sleep Support
13
Future Considerations
Highly Specific
Anorexia Nervosa, OCD
Situational Anxiety
Test days, family concerns
14