“Fear,” according to the DSM-5-TR, “is the emotional response to real or perceived imminent threat, whereas anxiety is anticipation of future threat” (APA, 2022). All anxiety disorders contain some degree of fear or anxiety symptoms (often in combination with avoidant behaviors), although their causes and severity differ. Trauma-related disorders may also, but not necessarily, contain … Read more
Profile Assignment: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or Social Anxiety Disorder or Major Depressive Disorder or ADHD or Anorexia Nervosa or Oppositional Defiant Disorder. Due on Friday, 03/21/2025 by 11:59 pm. The profile assignment must be submitted to Turnitin in Canvas to check for possible plagiarism and/or inappropriate paraphrasing. General Instructions: The objective of this assignment is … Read more
Sleep Health Sleep is a very important component of mental and physical health. Many factors can impact sleep. · Choose a diagnosis (generalized anxiety disorder, insomnia, bipolar disorder, etc.) and discuss how sleep plays a role in the disease. · Give one pharmacological and one nonpharmacological intervention for a patient with this diagnosis to improve … Read more
For the week’s topics of Anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders and Trauma: Abuse, Neglect, and Domestic Violence, analyze the primary arguments presented in either one of additional articles posted on Canvas OR a relevant empirical, peer-reviewed article of your choosing. Discuss how the author’s perspective contributes to the broader academic conversation on these subjects. Reflect on … Read more
Mood and Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents Topic: Bipolar Disorder Depressed In a 300- to 500-word blog post written for a patient and/or caregiver audience, explain signs and symptoms for Bipolar Disorder Depressed, pharmacological treatments, nonpharmacological treatments, and appropriate community resources and referrals. Collegial discussion is welcome. Referrals: 1. Hilt, R. J., & … Read more
Assessing and Diagnosing Patients With Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, and OCD“Fear,” according to the DSM-5-TR, “is the emotional response to real or perceived imminent threat, whereas anxiety is anticipation of future threat” (APA, 2022). All anxiety disorders contain some degree of fear or anxiety symptoms (often in combination with avoidant behaviors), although their causes and severity … Read more