NR606 Week 3 In-class activity

NR606 Week 3 In-class activity What are pediatric anxiety disorders? - Mental health disorders affecting 9.4% of U.S. children. What are the potential impacts of pediatric anxiety disorders? - Academic and social impairment, can persist into adulthood. What is the most common comorbidity with pediatric anxiety disorders? - Depression. What is the prevalence of OCD across the lifespan? - Between 1%-4%. At what age do 80% of individuals with OCD show symptoms? - By age 18. What are some symptoms of anxiety? - Trouble concentrating, fatigue, irritability, muscle tension, frequent urination, upset stomach, trouble sleeping, restlessness, nightmares, fidgeting, poor performance at school. What is generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)? - Excessive or unrealistic worry about everyday life events. What are the diagnostic criteria for GAD in children and teens? - Same as for adults, but only one physical or cognitive symptom is required for diagnosis. How many symptoms are required for adult diagnosis of GAD? - Three symptoms. What is the prevalence of anxiety disorders in children aged 3-5 years? - 1.3%. What is the prevalence of anxiety disorders in children aged 6-11 years? - 6.6%. What is the prevalence of anxiety disorders in children aged 12-17 years? - 10.5%. What is the total number of U.S. children and youth affected by pediatric anxiety disorders? - Approximately 5.8 billion. What is separation anxiety? - Normal part of development in infancy and toddlerhood. When does separation anxiety typically peak? - Between 10-18 months. When does separation anxiety typically end? - By about 3 years. What is separation anxiety disorder? - Intense or prolonged worry or fear about being separated from loved ones. What can trigger separation anxiety disorder? - Stress that leads to separation from a loved one. How is separation anxiety disorder diagnosed? - When symptoms are excessive for the developmental age and interfere with daily functioning. What is social anxiety disorder in children and adolescents? - Intense fear of social situations where scrutiny, embarrassment, or humiliation are possible. What are some physical symptoms of social anxiety disorder? - Blushing, stammering, nausea, difficulty speaking, racing heart. How does social anxiety manifest in children? - Tantrums, crying, clinging, freezing up, withdrawing from social situations. How long must symptoms be consistently present for a diagnosis of social anxiety disorder? - 6 months or longer. In what settings must the anxiety occur for a diagnosis of social anxiety disorder? - Settings with peers, not just interactions with adults. What is selective mutism? - An anxiety disorder where individuals cannot speak in certain social settings. When does selective mutism usually start? - Between ages 2-4. Is selective mutism more common in males or females? - Females. What is selective mutism commonly comorbid with? - Social anxiety disorder. How is selective mutism diagnosed? - Based on medical, developmental, and family history. Who should be collaborated with for selective mutism treatment? - Speech-language pathologist. What is a validated tool for screening anxiety in children? - Screen for Child Anxiety Related Disorders (SCARED) tool. What types of anxiety disorders can the SCARED tool screen for? - Generalized anxiety, panic disorder, separation anxiety, social anxiety. What total score on the SCARED tool indicates a potential anxiety disorder? - 25 or more points. What is the most common psychotherapeutic approach for pediatric anxiety disorders? - Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). What is the first-line pharmacologic treatment for pediatric anxiety disorders? - Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).