Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Severe, ongoing anxiety that interferes with daily activities.
Generalized anxiety disorder can occur at any age.
The condition has symptoms similar to panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and other types of anxiety. These symptoms include constant worry, restlessness, and trouble with concentration.
Treatment may include counseling and medications, such as antidepressants.
Cluster Number:
Wiki Number:
Diagnosis: W090
US Patients: Generalized Anxiety Disorder
World Patients: 3-5%
Sex Ratio:
Age Onset: M;W2
Brain Area: Age 31
Symptoms: more amygdala and medial pfc activities; hippocampus, insula & orbitofrontal cortex
Progression: excessive, uncotnrollable and often irrational worry about ev ents or activities. frequent autonomic arousal
Causes: 60% develop depression
Medications: may be hereditary (40%)or genetic + environment-actual experiences
Therapies: norepinephrine inhibitors, antianxiety drugs, (many, many drug options-but many with possibly fatal side effects)
CBT-less catastrophizing, and other CBT orientations, relaxation, mindfulness, physical exercise
Youtube Video: What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
Amazon or Library Book: Overcoming Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Support Group: nami.org; 800-950-6264 (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
Contact you local Social Security office for possible Disability Benefits through their Disability Determination Services,
Section 12.06
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- Symptom scale for anxiety and depression disorders (ESTAD): psychometric properties and sociodemographic profile in Peruvian university studentsby Nicolás Valle-Palomino on December 21, 2024
CONCLUSION: In conclusion, the scale evidence an adequate psychometric consistency, presenting itself as a valid and reliable instrument. Of the university students evaluated, it was generally identified that 24% reach a high level and 50% reach a moderate level of anxiety and depression symptoms. Additionally, being a woman and an adolescent increases the likelihood of presenting elevated levels of the symptoms evaluated by the scale.
- The therapeutic effects of probiotics on core and associated behavioral symptoms of autism spectrum disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysisby Jen-Chin Lee on December 20, 2024
CONCLUSIONS: Our study supported probiotics use against the overall behavioral symptoms of ASD, mainly in individuals receiving multiple-strain probiotics as supplements. However, our results showed that probiotics use was only associated with improvement in adaptation and perhaps anxiety, but not core symptoms, highlighting the impact of adaptation on quality of life rather than just the core symptoms. Nevertheless, the limited number of included trials warrants further large-scale clinical...
- A prospective cohort study of cochlear implantation as a treatment for tinnitus in post-lingually deafened individualsby Qian Wang on December 20, 2024
CONCLUSIONS: The present result shows that cochlear implantation can offer an alternative effective treatment for tinnitus. The present result also identifies a critical need in developing always-on and atraumatic devices for tinnitus patients, including potentially those with normal hearing.
- Consumer Understanding of Prescription Drug Indications in Direct-to-Consumer Television Advertisementsby Helen W Sullivan on December 20, 2024
CONCLUSIONS: Including a second indication in DTC television ads does not appear to have detrimental effects and can increase awareness of the second indication for some participants. Industry and regulators should continue to ensure DTC promotion is truthful and non-misleading, irrespective of the number of indications presented.