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What is the primary goal of social skills training?
What is the primary goal of social skills training?
- To learn techniques for approaching and navigating conversations (correct)
- To provide medical treatment for panic disorder
- To understand the biological causes of phobias
- To eliminate all fears and anxieties
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of panic attacks?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of panic attacks?
- Persistent sadness (correct)
- Racing heart
- Shortness of breath
- Dizziness
What is a common treatment for both panic disorder and phobias?
What is a common treatment for both panic disorder and phobias?
- Surgery
- Medication only
- Exposure Therapy (correct)
- Hydrotherapy
How does Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) assist individuals with panic attacks?
How does Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) assist individuals with panic attacks?
What does a person with a phobia experience when confronted with their fear?
What does a person with a phobia experience when confronted with their fear?
What best defines mental health?
What best defines mental health?
What therapy is primarily used for treating Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
What therapy is primarily used for treating Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
Which of the following is NOT a treatment for Social Anxiety Disorder?
Which of the following is NOT a treatment for Social Anxiety Disorder?
How does Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) assist individuals with anxiety?
How does Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) assist individuals with anxiety?
Which method helps individuals gradually face feared social situations?
Which method helps individuals gradually face feared social situations?
What type of anxiety disorder involves excessive worry that is difficult to control?
What type of anxiety disorder involves excessive worry that is difficult to control?
Which therapeutic approach focuses on building social skills in a supportive environment?
Which therapeutic approach focuses on building social skills in a supportive environment?
What is a key feature of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)?
What is a key feature of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)?
Flashcards
What is Panic Disorder?
What is Panic Disorder?
A mental health condition where a person experiences unexpected and repeated panic attacks characterized by intense fear and physical symptoms like rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, chest pain, and dizziness.
How does CBT help with Panic Disorder?
How does CBT help with Panic Disorder?
A type of therapy that helps individuals identify and change negative thought patterns that trigger panic attacks. It teaches relaxation techniques to manage physical symptoms and reduce future attacks.
What is Exposure Therapy for Panic Disorder?
What is Exposure Therapy for Panic Disorder?
A therapy that gradually exposes individuals to situations that trigger panic attacks in a safe and controlled environment. This helps them confront their fears and reduce anxiety.
How do Relaxation Techniques help with Panic Disorder?
How do Relaxation Techniques help with Panic Disorder?
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What is a phobia?
What is a phobia?
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Mental Health
Mental Health
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Mental Illness
Mental Illness
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Social Anxiety Disorder
Social Anxiety Disorder
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Exposure Therapy
Exposure Therapy
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Group Therapy
Group Therapy
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Study Notes
Mental Health
- Refers to the emotional, psychological, and social well-being of an individual
- Impacts how we think, feel, and act, and how we cope with stress and make choices
Mental Health vs. Mental Illness
- Mental Health: overall well-being (e.g., enjoyment, positivity)
- Mental Illness: specific health condition (e.g., anxiety, stress, depression)
Common Mental Health Disorders
Anxiety Disorders
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): excessive, uncontrollable worry
- Treatment: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Identifies negative thoughts, challenges unhelpful ideas, reframes thoughts
- Learn relaxation techniques (deep breathing, mindfulness)
- Behavioral activation/gradual exposure to feared situations
- Treatment: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Social Anxiety Disorder: intense fear or worry about social situations, often due to fear of judgment or embarrassment
- Treatments: CBT, Exposure therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Group Therapy
- Exposure Therapy: gradually facing social situations (e.g., small talk to presentations) to decrease anxiety
- ACT: accept anxiety as a natural feeling, focus on actions aligned with values
- Treatments: CBT, Exposure therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Group Therapy
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Panic Disorder: repeated, unexpected panic attacks (sudden intense fear)
- Physical symptoms include racing heart, shortness of breath, chest pain, dizziness, nausea
- Treatments: CBT, Exposure Therapy, Relaxation Techniques
- CBT: identifies and changes fearful thoughts, manages physical symptoms
- Exposure Therapy: controlled exposure to feared situations to reduce anxiety
- Relaxation Techniques: breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation, mindfulness to reduce physical symptoms
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Phobias: intense, irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity
- Examples: arachnophobia (spiders), acrophobia (heights), claustrophobia (tight spaces)
- Treatments: CBT, Exposure Therapy, Relaxation Techniques
Group Therapy
- Provides a supportive environment to practice social skills and reduce anxiety
- Social skills training, role-playing, and feedback to improve interactions in a safe setting
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