Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety — Flashcards

What is the best treatment modality for post-traumatic stress disorder?_____

_____ exposure is a procedure designed to induce feared physiological sensations under controlled circumstances.

_____ (depression or anxiety) is characterized by decreased GABA

_____ is the most common psychiatric disorder in the world

Recurrent panic attacks for more than _____ month(s) is classified as panic disorder.

First-line treatment for panic disorder includes _____ + SSRIs or venlafaxine

First-line treatment for social anxiety disorder includes _____ + SSRIs or venlafaxine

The symptoms of panic attacks may be remembered with the mnemonic "PANICS": P: Palpitations, _____, dePersonalizationA: Abdominal distressN: NauseaI: Intense fear of dying or losing controlC: Chest pain, Choking, ChillsS: Shortness of breath, Sweating, Shaking

Diagnosis of _____ disorder requires at least one panic attack, followed by at least one month (duration) of preoccupations with the attack