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Anxiety disorders and depression are mood disorders characterized by feelings of sadness, hopelessness, nervousness, and worry. Approximately 1 in 6 adults will experience depression in their lifetime, with various symptoms including trouble concentrating, irritability, and panic. Treatment options include medication, psychotherapy, and various support techniques such as mindfulness and exercise.

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Anxiety disorders and depression are mood disorders characterized by feelings of sadness, hopelessness, nervousness, and worry. Approximately 1 in 6 adults will experience depression in their lifetime, with various symptoms including trouble concentrating, irritability, and panic. Treatment options include medication, psychotherapy, and various support techniques such as mindfulness and exercise.

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Activity: Research on Anxiety Disorders/Depression


[Link] are anxiety disorders/depression?
Anxiety and depression are types of mood disorders. Among other things, depression causes feelings
of sadness, hopelessness, and reduced energy. Anxiety creates feelings of nervousness, worry, or
dread. Although the two conditions are different, you can have both at the same time.

2. Who gets anxiety/depressive disorders and how often do they occur?


In general‚ about 1 out of every 6 adults will have depression at some time in their life. Depression
affects about 16 million American adults every year. Anyone can get depressed, and depression can
happen at any age and in any type of person.

3. Describe some of the symptoms of anxiety disorders/depression.


-Trouble concentrating or making decisions -Feeling irritable, tense or restless.
-Experiencing nausea or abdominal distress -Having heart palpitations. -Trouble sleeping.
-Sweating, trembling or shaking. -Having a sense of impending danger, panic or doom.

4. List and briefly explain some of the main types of anxiety/depressive disorders.
Panic Disorder- causes sudden, temporary feelings of fear and strong physical reactions in
response to nonthreatening situations.
GAD- It is the most common type of anxiety disorder. The main symptom of GAD is excessive
worrying about different activities and events.
Health anxiety- is when you spend so much time worrying you’re ill, or going to get ill, that it starts to
take over your life.

5. What type of treatment is available for people experiencing anxiety disorder/depression?


Medication- Like antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications.
Psychotherapy-(also called talk therapy) refers to a variety of treatments that aim to help a person
identify and change troubling emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.

6. What other types of support can help someone with anxiety disorders/depression recover?
- Some ways to manage anxiety disorders include learning about anxiety, mindfulness, relaxation
techniques, correct breathing techniques, dietary adjustments, exercise, learning to be assertive,
building self-esteem, cognitive therapy, exposure therapy, structured problem solving, medication and
support groups.

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