2. Arachnophobia #1

4. Social Phobia # 2

6. Aerophobia # 3

8. Agoraphobia # 4

9. Fear of Confined Spaces

10. Claustrophobia # 5

12. Acrophobia # 6

13. Fear of Vomit

14. Emetophobia # 7

16. Carcinophobia # 8

18. Brontophobia # 9

20. Necrophobia #10

21. Mood Disorders

22. Prevalence of Mood Disorders 14.5% of young women will have a mood disorder at some time in their life 8.4% of young men will have a mood disorder at some time in their life

23. General Anxiety Disorder GAD is characterized by excessive, exaggerated anxiety and worry about everyday life events, which interferes with daily functioning. Symptoms –Excessive, ongoing worrying and tension –Irritability –Muscle Tension –Headaches –Frequent Bathroom Visits –Trouble falling asleep or staying asleep

24. General Anxiety Disorders FYI- people with GAD often suffer from other anxiety disorders like OCD, depression and phobias Causes –Not fully understood yet –Brain Chemistry Abnormal neurotransmitter levels –Environmental Factors Trauma, abuse, death

25. GAD How Common? –4 million Americans suffer from GAD Treatment –Treated by a psychiatrist or psychologist –Medication, Xanex, Librium, Valium –Behavior therapy

26. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder A type of anxiety disorder that is potentially disabling illness that traps people in endless cycles of repetitive thoughts and behaviors Symptoms –Fear of dirt or contamination –Fear of causing harm to others –Fear of thinking evil or sinful thoughts –Excessive need for order or symmetry

27. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Common compulsions –Repeatedly bathing, washing hands –Refusing to shake hands –Constant counting –Constant arranging –Needing to perform tasks a certain number of times

28. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Biological Causes –Low levels of a neurotransmitter called serotonin Environmental Causes –Abuse, Illness, deaths, relationship issues

29. OCD How Common? –3.3 Million adults –1 Million children/teens Treatment –Will not go away by itself –Cognitive-behavior therapy Confronts fears – immersion –Antidepressant Medications (Paxil, Prozac)

30. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Can develop after a person has experienced a traumatic event in which serious harm was threatened

31. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms –Often begins 3 months after event –3 main symptoms of PTSD Re-living Avoiding Increased arousal How common –5.2 million per year Treatment –Cognitive-behavior therapy –Exposure therapy –Family therapy –Group therapy –Medication Paxil Zoloft Prozac

32. Schizophrenia Serious brain disorder that distorts the way a person thinks, acts, expresses emotions, and perceives reality. Different types- –Paranoid –Disorganized –Catatonic schizophrenia

33. Schizophrenia Symptoms –Delusions –Hallucinations –Nonsense talking –Repeating movements –Lack of emotion –Withdraw Causes? Unknown –Heredity –Brain Chemistry –Environment How Common? –2.2 million Treatment –Psychosocial therapy, antipsychotic meds, Electroconvulsive therapy, Lobotomy

34. Bipolar Disorder Characterized by extreme mood changes from mania to depression “Mania” –Restless, talkative, reckless, irritation, anger “Depression” –Sadness, crying

35. Bipolar For some mood swings can last months or years, yet others suffer from dramatic and frequent mood swings. Treatment –Extensive Counseling, antipsychotic drugs, anticonvulsant drugs, electroconvulsive therapy

36. For more information consult www.webmd.com