Mental Illness (Anxiety) by https://padlet.com/kbahrami/v6t8mb9o24em By: Kimia Bahrami en-us 2018-02-15 23:31:33 UTC 2018-06-01 03:06:01 UTC hello@padlet.com What Is The Name? kbahrami https://padlet.com/kbahrami/v6t8mb9o24em/wish/232192090 The common name for this mental illness is anxiety but the scientific name is generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).]]> 2018-02-15 23:34:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kbahrami/v6t8mb9o24em/wish/232192090 The History kbahrami https://padlet.com/kbahrami/v6t8mb9o24em/wish/232213113 Anxiety Disorders were only recognized in 1980 by the American Psychiatric Association. Before this recognition people experiencing GAD usually received a generic diagnosis of 'stress' or 'nerves'.]]> 2018-02-16 02:29:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kbahrami/v6t8mb9o24em/wish/232213113 Who Does It Affect? kbahrami https://padlet.com/kbahrami/v6t8mb9o24em/wish/232215821 Individuals with GAD find it difficult to control their worry and may be overly concerned about money, health, family, work, or other issues.

GAD affects 6.8 million adults (age 18 or older), or 3.1% of the U.S. population, in any given year.

Women are twice as likely to be affected.]]> 2018-02-16 02:54:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kbahrami/v6t8mb9o24em/wish/232215821 How Common Is It In Canada? kbahrami https://padlet.com/kbahrami/v6t8mb9o24em/wish/232229057 Approximately 2.8 million people, or 10.1% of Canadians aged 15 and older, reported symptoms consistent with generalized anxiety disorder]]> 2018-02-16 05:35:27 UTC https://padlet.com/kbahrami/v6t8mb9o24em/wish/232229057 What Causes GAD? kbahrami https://padlet.com/kbahrami/v6t8mb9o24em/wish/232229817
Causes of GAD may include:

  • a family history of anxiety
  • recent or prolonged exposure to stressful situations, including personal or family illnesses
  • excessive use of caffeine or tobacco, which can make existing anxiety worse
  • childhood abuse
]]> 2018-02-16 05:50:15 UTC https://padlet.com/kbahrami/v6t8mb9o24em/wish/232229817 The Symptons kbahrami https://padlet.com/kbahrami/v6t8mb9o24em/wish/232230277
Symptoms of GAD include:

  • difficulty concentrating
  • difficulty sleeping
  • irritability
  • fatigue and exhaustion
  • muscle tension
  • repeated stomachaches or diarrhea
  • sweaty palms
  • shaking
  • rapid heartbeat
  • neurological symptoms, such as numbness or tingling in different parts of the body
]]> 2018-02-16 05:55:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kbahrami/v6t8mb9o24em/wish/232230277 How And Who Diagnosis GAD? kbahrami https://padlet.com/kbahrami/v6t8mb9o24em/wish/232230524 GAD is diagnosed with a mental health screening that your primary care provider can perform. They will ask you questions about your symptoms and how long you’ve had them. They can refer you to a mental health specialist, such as a psychologist or psychiatrist.

Your doctor may also do medical tests to determine whether there is an underlying illness or substance abuse problem causing your symptoms]]> 2018-02-16 05:59:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kbahrami/v6t8mb9o24em/wish/232230524 What Are The Cures? kbahrami https://padlet.com/kbahrami/v6t8mb9o24em/wish/232230956 This treatment involves meeting regularly to talk with a mental health professional and the goal is to change your thinking and behaviours.

This approach has been successful in creating permanent change in many people with anxiety

Doctors may also give medications to help with GAD therapy.


Some common anti-anxiety medications are:

  • Xanax
  • Klonopin
  • Ativan

There are also multiple different GAD support groups if that is what you prefer. They help you get through therapy and it makes your journey much more supportive and enjoyable
]]> 2018-02-16 06:06:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kbahrami/v6t8mb9o24em/wish/232230956 Long Term Prognosis kbahrami https://padlet.com/kbahrami/v6t8mb9o24em/wish/232232330 Anxiety can come back over and over again depending on life’s circumstances and what an individual may be experiencing.

One of the reasons for anxiety to return is most humans feel anxious when they are facing life decisions, such as issues at work, personal problems, or even minor things like taking a test. These things are not planned and when they come on unexpectedly, they can cause anxiety to come back.


]]> 2018-02-16 06:28:25 UTC https://padlet.com/kbahrami/v6t8mb9o24em/wish/232232330 How Does It Impact Youth kbahrami https://padlet.com/kbahrami/v6t8mb9o24em/wish/232232825 Children and youth with anxiety disorder may avoid:
  • talking to classmates or adults 
  • going to social events like birthday parties or school dances
  • using the telephone
  • making presentations
  • attending school
  • eating in public or using public bathrooms
]]> 2018-02-16 06:37:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kbahrami/v6t8mb9o24em/wish/232232825 What Is The Economic Cost kbahrami https://padlet.com/kbahrami/v6t8mb9o24em/wish/232238480 The estimated costs of scaling up treatment, primarily psychosocial counselling and antidepressant medication, amounted to US$ 147 billion]]> 2018-02-16 07:33:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kbahrami/v6t8mb9o24em/wish/232238480 Fun Fact #1 kbahrami https://padlet.com/kbahrami/v6t8mb9o24em/wish/232239900 There are many types of anxiety disorders.


  • General anxiety disorder (GAD)
  • Panic disorder
  • Social anxiety disorder
  • Major depressive disorder
  • Phobic disorders
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Separation anxiety disorder
]]> 2018-02-16 07:42:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kbahrami/v6t8mb9o24em/wish/232239900 Fun Fact #2 kbahrami https://padlet.com/kbahrami/v6t8mb9o24em/wish/232240254 Anxiety disorders are often accompanied by other related disorders.

Half of those diagnosed with depression are also diagnosed with an anxiety disorder.

People who suffer from anxiety disorders are six times more likely to be hospitalized for psychiatric disorders than those who don’t have an anxiety disorder.]]> 2018-02-16 07:43:56 UTC https://padlet.com/kbahrami/v6t8mb9o24em/wish/232240254