PSY 101 Generalized Anxiety Disorder Group Project
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder
By. Gianna Rosario Payton Sands
Andrew Schares
Etiology- Gianna
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Stress
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A physical condition such as diabetes or other comorbidities such as depression
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Genetic, first-degree relatives with generalized anxiety disorder (25%)
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Environmental factors, such as child abuse
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Substance abuse
Typical age of onset-Gianna -
The average age of onset for GAD is 30. -
A significant stressful even in the patient’s life typically causes them to develop GAD symptoms if they are later in life.
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Symptoms-Gianna •
- A person with generalized anxiety disorder tends to worry unrealistically, excessively, and persistently throughout their day resulting in constantly feeling overwhelmed.
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- As a result of GAD, people are often unable to concentrate or have a blank mind, feel irritable, have a lack of concentration, are easily tired, and experience a considerable amount of anguish and impairment in their social and occupational lives.
Pharmacotherapy Treatments-
Andrew
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Antidepressants •
SSRI
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Antipsychotics
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Benzodiazepine
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Buspirone
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Venlafaxine
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Paroxetine
Other Treatments- Andrew
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Cognitive Behavioral therapy •
Tapping
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Psychotherapy
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Ketamine
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Effects on day to day functions-
Payton
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Patient with Generalized Anxiety can also develop severe depression and bi-polar disorder all these leading to a poorer quality of life. b.
Patient will struggle with concentrating due to worry; this will make it hard for the patient to have a job and complete simple tasks like driving. He/she won’t be able to stay focused for. c.
Patient will encounter restlessness which then the patient while encounter irritability and is already easily fatigue. All these will make the patient struggle in social/occupational areas.
Prognosis- Gianna •
- Many patients with generalized anxiety disorder don't comply with medications because of cost and adverse effects, and relapses are common. •
- Due to the lack of conventional medicine available to treat the disorder, patients often search for physicians who meet their needs. •
- There is little success with alternative therapies for these patients, and their quality of life is low.
Healthca
re issue and challeng
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Andrew Aggressive Suicide ideation Homicidal ideation
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What should health care providers keep in mind when working with these patients-Payton A.
Healthcare providers should keep in mind to stop the patients urges to use tobacco, alcohol, caffeinated beverages. Should keep in mind to emphasize the importance of medications and urge compliance.
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Healthcare providers should also watch for worsening symptoms which can lead to severe depression and mortality. Healthcare providers should always maintain a supportive environment.
Celebrity examples-Andrew
Selena Gomez Emma Stone
Ryan Reynolds
Short Clip- Andrew
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