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Effects of Anxiety Disorders on Learning, 2004.
This paper discusses how anxiety disorders in students can affect their learning abilities.
1,852 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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This paper examines the problem of anxiety disorders in students and how this affects their ability to learn and develop socially on par with their peers. It discusses various treatments, such as medication and therapy, and concludes that the best form of treatment is therapy to help these students overcome their condition.
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"Anxiety disorders can make learning very difficult for students. Their effects can be socially, emotionally, and even intellectually paralyzing for periods of time extending from minutes to months. Unlike attention disorders, anxiety disorders may not directly effect the learning process. However, they do directly effect the social and emotional comfort of the student, and lead to the student being unable to properly begin and continue that learning process. Anxiety disorders frequently occur in tangent with other learning problems, social problems, and psychiatric problems. In particular, anxiety has been correlated with ADD/ADHD, with depression, and with verbal and nonverbal learning disorders. Anxiety may in many cases result from these problems, though it may also be a precursor. Either way, such comorbidity makes the effects on learning of either problem far worse. So anxiety disorders may both make it difficult for the student to be comfortable enough to learn, or worsen other learning barriers. Additionally, it has been suggested that anxiety disorders may be related more directly to difficulty with memory processing."
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Tenuous Connections: Anxiety Disorders and Substance Abuse, 2008.
An examination of the relationship between anxiety disorders & substance abuse and whether substance abuse can be viewed as a product of anxiety disorders.
1,974 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 62.95
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The paper questions whether there is any evidence that increased levels of anxiety result in a higher incidence of substance abuse. People who are very anxious may consume larger quantities of alcohol, smoke more heavily or resort to drugs as a way of self medication in treating an anxiety disorder. The paper relates that the higher the levels of self-reported anxiety,the more difficult it is to complete a treatment program, with the possibility that the person will return to the disorder of abuse on completing the program. The paper continues and discusses subtle affinities of anxiety disorders with that of substance abuse, by indicating that there are minor differences between the amount of abuse by alcoholics who have anxiety disorders, and those that do not. This indicates that anxiety disorders are an independent factor in the study of substance abuse.
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"However, trait anxiety levels were positively correlated with negative substance abuse consequences, i.e., relapses even after treatment. Trait anxiety levels were also negatively correlated with the number of days an individual spent in treatment. In other words, the more anxiety problems that an individual experienced, the more likely it was that they would be substance abusers and the longer it would take for that individual to successfully complete the treatment program. Additionally, both state and trait anxiety levels were positively correlated with the level of addiction that the individual expressed, as measured and documented by the researchers (O'Leary et al., 2000). The implication of this finding is obvious: the higher the level of anxiety that an individual experience--in other words, the greater the possibility of an anxiety disorder--the more likely it would be for that individual to have a greater substance abuse problem."
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Anxiety Disorders and Bipolar Disorder, 2002.
This paper analyzes and examines anxiety disorders and bipolar disorder, including treatments available and recommendations for improving the awareness of these disorders.
1,852 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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Anxiety disorders and bipolar disorder are two of the most devastating psychological illnesses. Providing a concise and detailed overview of the various types of anxiety disorders and the different stages of bipolar disorder, as well as a discussion of treatment options, the author argues that while improvements have been made to the treatment and understanding of these illnesses, further improvements are necessary, including the integration of drug therapy and psychotherapy.
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"Despite the increasing awareness, education, knowledge, treatment, and understanding of psychological disorders, there is still no clear-cut, quick fix, and uniform method available to diagnose and/or eliminate (or at least reduce) mental illnesses and psychological disorders. Anxiety disorders and bipolar disorder are two of the most common mental illnesses that prevent an individual from functioning normally. While most individuals may arguably prefer to remain ignorant of the existence of anxiety disorders and/or bipolar disorder, the fact is that more than 23 million individuals suffer from anxiety disorders (Harvard, 1) while more than 3 million individuals suffer from bipolar disorder (Hollandsworth)."
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"Anxiety Disorders and Phobias", 2004.
An overview of anxiety disorders and phobias through a review of the book, "Anxiety Disorders and Phobias" by A.T. Beck.
1,378 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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This paper examines how anxiety disorders and phobias are some of the most common emotional disorders that people can have and how their commonality, however, does not make them any more pleasant or easy to deal with for those who are suffering from them. It looks at how anxiety disorders can take many different forms, which further complicates the matter, and how there are about as many phobias as there are things to have phobias about. It discusses how A.T. Beck has written an interesting and informative book on anxiety and phobias, taking the cognitive approach to their treatment. This paper examines Beck's book and the issue of anxiety disorders and phobias in general.
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"As can be seen, general anxiety disorder is not a pleasant thing. It leaves the sufferer unable to stop worrying for a significant amount of time. Worse, those worries and the physical symptoms associated with them begin to interfere in the person's daily life. Often tranquilizers or other psychotropic drugs are needed to combat this disorder and to bring the person back into a normal frame of mind. Cognitive therapy is very helpful in this area, as well. The cognitive therapist will ask the person a series of probing, Socratic questions, trying to determine the underlying cause of the worrying and the symptoms associated with it. This method of treatment is often very effective, and drugs, if they are needed, can usually be discontinued after successful treatment by a cognitive therapist."
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Anxiety Disorders, 2007.
A case study, including the developmental history, of generalized anxiety disorder and anxiety sensitivity disorder.
1,215 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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The paper explains that the purpose of this study is to illustrate how lack of familial communication and self-esteem, compounded by emotional abuse, can lead to generalized anxiety and diminished self- regulatory patterns, associated with anxiety sensitivity disorder. Cognitive behavioral therapy is integrated into the findings of the study and presented as a treatment alternative. The client selected for this study is a 45 year old Caucasian woman with a history of anxiety. The paper explains the anxiety disorder and discusses the use of cognitive behavior therapy to help people with anxiety transform maladaptive thinking patterns into more positive and self promoting behaviors.
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Introduction
Etiology and Factors Influencing Anxiety Sensitivity
Theoretical Basis for Clinical Treatment
Client History
Case Discussion
Conclusion
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"The client selected for this study is a 45 year old Caucasian woman with a history of anxiety. The selection is based on the following interest areas (1) the clients perceived inability to take charge or control of her personal situation and subsequently, control of her child (2) the client's history of apparent indirect emotional abuse at the hands of her husband and (3) the client developed anxiety in response to the difficulty she is experiencing in her relationships with her husband and son which ultimately serve to impair her daily living, meeting the criteria for affective disorders including depression and anxiety, but more specifically for anxiety sensitivity and generalized anxiety disorder (Bowman, et al. 1997; Reiss, 1991)."
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Anxiety Disorders, 2002.
An examination of the genetic factors of anxiety disorders.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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This essay discusses the research into anxiety disorders. The study under examination does research with same-sexed twins. The authors look into genetic factors in the creation of anxiety disorders. They do this in a study of 32 monozygotic (MZ) and 53 dizygotic (DZ) adult same-sexed twins. In their study, the frequency of anxiety disorders turned out to be higher in MZ than in DZ twins.
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Benzodiazepines and the Treatment of Anxiety Disorders, 2003.
An insight into the history, usage, risks, and benefits of benzodiazepines in treating anxiety disorders.
3,015 words (approx. 12.1 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 88.95
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The benzodiazepines have evolved from a long search for effective sedative/hypnotics to treat anxiety disorders. While safer than previous clinically-used anxiolytics, the benzodiazepines have their drawbacks, as well. The paper shows that when treating anxiety disorders, evidence supports the use of combination therapy, either through the use of other psyhcotropic medication or in conjunction with cognitive behavioral therapy. The paper thus explains that benzodiazepines should be supplemented with other treatment options.
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"The BZDs create their effects by interacting with gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) at the neuronal binding site for GABA. GABA is an inhibitory neurotransmitter, and its presence reduces the neuronal firing rate of the post-synaptic cell. The GABA receptor site has other sections where other chemicals can bind as well. The BZDs own a separate section on the receptor, and when they simultaneously bind to this site with GABA, the two work together to increase the inhibitory effect on the post-synaptic cell."
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Anxiety Disorder and Panic Disorder: The Light at the End of the Tunnel, 2002.
This paper discusses research on anxiety and panic disorders combining personal experience and statistics, causes, descriptions, and treatments of the disorders.
2,270 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 70.95
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The author begins the paper with an account of a panic attack he suffered. He then goes into the definition of panic disorder and the similar disorder anxiety disorder. He lists the symptoms, treatment, and general statistics of the two disorders. Paper includes pie graph with explanation of the statistics.
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"According to the National Institute of Mental Health, Panic Disorder is characterized by unexpected and repeated episodes of intense fear accompanied by physical symptoms that may include chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness or abdominal distress (Facts). The first panic attack is usually the worst, especially if it is accompanied by severe physical symptoms. It is very similar to a heart attack, and since a person's mind goes into complete induced chaos and fear during such an attack people tend to think the worst, that the end is coming. Panic Disorder is a kind of severe anxiety disorder."
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Social Anxiety Disorders, 2006.
A discussion regarding various social anxiety disorders and possible solutions to these issues.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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This paper focuses on the issue of college students who drink, suffer from social phobia or from a social anxiety disorder. The paper attempts to determine the percentage of students suffer from social phobia and that routinely drink heavily at social functions, in order to possibly provide intervention programs for these students.
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The Role of Hypnosis in Treating Anxiety Disorders, 1994.
This paper evaluates five anxiety disorders and reviews literature on use and effectiveness of hypnotherapy as a treatment, focusing on phobias.
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"The purpose of this paper was to evaluate the existing literature on the use of hypnotherapy for the treatment of anxiety disorders. Based on review and discussion of a representative sampling of the literature, it was concluded that the research is over-represented by phobic conditions and that there needed to be more studies of hypnotherapy with samples suffering from other forms of anxiety disorder.
It was also pointed out that phobic studies need to specifically target anxiety reduction and not just use hypnosis for conditions related to anxiety such as psychosomatic complaints. However, it was noted that despite the foregoing methodological/design problems as well as other problems ... "
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Treating Children with Anxiety Disorder, 2008.
An analysis of the traits of families of children with anxiety disorder and the treatment options that are available.
1,859 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 59.95
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This paper analyzes cognitive behavioral and attachment based family therapy in treating children with anxiety disorder. It looks at the characteristics of anxiety disorder among children and whether these traits are common in the families of these children. It then focuses on how cognitive behavior therapy and attachment based family therapy can be used to lessen or eliminate problems associated with anxiety disorder.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Characteristics of Anxiety Disorder among Children
Theories of Attachment
Attachment-Based Family Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Conclusion
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"This paper has explored issues of social anxiety and social phobias within children. While not all forms of anxiety emerge from a negative or undesirable home environment, there are many correlates between the home environment and the child's behavior. Theorists working in family attachment theory witness different outcomes based on the needs of the child; a supportive environment in which normal standards of interaction are maintained is desirable for helping a child cultivate a positive outlook and avoid cultivating anxiety disorders. Attachment based family therapy and cognitive behavior therapy can help the family reconcile inappropriate or misplaced roles and facilitate a normal environment for the developing child."
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder, 2006.
This paper analyzes the symptoms, causes and treatments for generalized anxiety disorders, also known as GAD.
2,452 words (approx. 9.8 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 74.95
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This well-researched paper examines the rising numbers of people diagnosed with various forms of generalized anxiety disorders. According to the National Institute of Mental Health generalized anxiety disorders (GAD) are one of the most common mental illnesses in the U.S. with more than 23 million people diagnosed each year. This paper details various varieties of anxiety disorders which fall under the heading of GAD, including: Panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias and post-traumatic stress disorder. This paper details the causes and symptoms of GAD as well as the available effective treatments which include: medication, specific forms of psychotherapy known as behavioral therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy, or a combination of medication and non-medication therapies. This paper also cites the results of a specific case study which ascertained the relative value of medication combined with traditional group therapy versus cognitive therapies alone in treating GAD.
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Introduction
Procedure/Method
Review of the Literature
Summary
References
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"To ascertain the relative value of medication combined with traditional group therapy vs. cognitive therapies alone in treating generalized anxiety disorder, two groups of young to middle-aged groups were initiated. Each group began with four members, drawn from clients of an Employee Assistance Program; all had developed generalized anxiety disorder after being transferred or otherwise coming under the supervision of various types of ineffective, antisocial, overbearing or micromanaging bosses. All of the participants were looking for other employment, but all had to cope with the situation as is in the meantime; with a soft job market, none expected to be able to wait it out without help and also, many had expressed a need to overcome the anxiety to make the job search possible."
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Mood and Anxiety Disorders, 2003.
The following paper describes mental illnesses according to the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
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This essay examines the differences and similarities between mood and anxiety disorders. It provides us with definitions and symptoms of these disorders, causes, diagnosis, and treatment. This paper also looks at the impact of mood disorders on society.
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?A bipolar patient can also experience a mixed episode, which is characterized by cycles of depression and mania occurring in the same day. A hypo-manic episode is defined by a period of persistent mood elevation or irritability that last at least four days, but this condition is not as severe and may not result in social or occupational dysfunction.?
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Anxiety Disorders, 1994.
The definition, types, causes, diagnosis, symptoms and treatment options.
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"Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety is a very common emotion. In healthy individuals, it generally has a positive impact. However, when such emotions interfere with normal functioning, they may result from anxiety disorder. The anxiety disorders represent a heterogeneous group of diseases of variable etiology. While their effects can be quite devastating, these conditions do respond well to several treatment approaches. In fact, anxiety disorder therapies are probably the most effective of the psychiatric treatment options. Despite this fact though, the need persists for long.term anxiety disorder research.
A complex emotion, anxiety is ubiquitous among human beings. Basically, it involves feelings of apprehension or nervousness which often focus on some future event. Adaptive anxiety serves..."
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