Understanding Anxiety Disorders

The video discusses seven types of anxiety disorders: Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Separation Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) and Selective Mutism, Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia, Specific Phobias, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). It explains the symptoms, causes, and treatment options for each disorder, emphasizing the importance of seeking professional help for diagnosis and treatment. The video also highlights the commonality of anxiety disorders and offers resources for online counseling.

What is the main purpose of the disclaimer at the beginning of the video?

• To encourage self-diagnosis

• To warn against self-diagnosis

• To promote a specific treatment

• To provide medical advice

Which of the following is NOT a symptom associated with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?

• Muscle Tension

• Restlessness

• Selective Mutism

• Insomnia

What is a common characteristic of Separation Anxiety Disorder?

• Fear of animals

• Fear of being separated from an attachment figure

• Fear of public speaking

• Fear of heights

What is another name for Social Anxiety Disorder?

• Generalized Anxiety Disorder

• Agoraphobia

• Panic Disorder

• Social Phobia

Which of the following is a symptom of Social Anxiety Disorder?

• Fear of heights

• Little to no eye contact

• Muscle stiffness

• Fear of death

What triggers a panic attack in Panic Disorder?

• Fear of heights

• Fear of public speaking

• Intense bursts of fear

• Fear of animals

What is Agoraphobia?

• Fear of being buried alive

• Fear of heights

• Fear of animals

• Fear of public places

Which therapy is effective against Agoraphobia?

• Mindfulness meditation

• Selective mutism therapy

• Exposure therapy

• Cognitive-behavioral therapy

What is a common cause of specific phobias?

• Genetic factors

• Traumatic experiences

• Dietary habits

• Lack of sleep

How does PTSD differ from other anxiety disorders?

• It is past-oriented

• It involves ritualistic compulsions

• It is future-oriented

• It is not treatable