Case Study Anxiety

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Case Study: Anxiety Answer Sheet Diagnosing Tina Student Name: Marcella Franklin Diagnosing Generalized Anxiety Disorder: 1a. Refer to the DSM-IV checklist for generalized anxiety disorder. Which of Tina's symptoms meet any of the criteria? (Be sure to match specific symptoms with specific criteria.) |Tina symptoms include the sense of something bad about to happen, constant worry that something horrific will happen to her daughters, | |this corresponds with the DSM-IV of at least 6 months of "excessive anxiety and worry" about a variety of events and situations. Tina is| |irritated over little things that did not bother her before, has trouble sleeping, and complains about muscle tension. | |The critera for generalized anxiety disorder as listed in the DSM-IV are: The presence for most days over the previous six months of 3 | |or more of the following symptoms: Feeling wound-up, tense, or restless. Easily becoming fatigued or worn-out, Irritability, | |Significant tension in muscles, Difficulty with sleep. Tina shows all these symtoms. | 1b. Based upon your review of Tina's symptoms and the diagnostic criteria, could Tina be diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder or not (and if not, why not)? |Based on the review of symptoms and the criteria for generalized anxiety disorder I would say that Tina would be diagnosed with this | |disorder. | Diagnosing Specific Phobia: 2a. Refer to the DSM-IV checklist for specific phobia. Which of Tina’s symptoms meet any of the criteria? (Be sure to match specific symptoms with specific criteria.) |Tina’s fears the collapse of the bridges, although she knows it is a ridiculous fear it is

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