NR-606 Diagnosis & Management in Psychiatric-Mental Health II Practicum
Week 3: NR606 / NR 606
Question:
What is separation anxiety?
Answer:
Normal part of development in infancy and toddlerhood.
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When does separation anxiety typically peak?
Answer:
Between 10-18 months.
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When does separation anxiety typically end?
Answer:
By about 3 years. 1 / 4
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What is separation anxiety disorder?
Answer:
Intense or prolonged worry or fear about being separated from loved ones.
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What can trigger separation anxiety disorder?
Answer:
Stress that leads to separation from a loved one.
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How is separation anxiety disorder diagnosed?
Answer:
When symptoms are excessive for the developmental age and interfere with daily functioning.
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What is social anxiety disorder in children and adolescents?
Answer:
Intense fear of social situations where scrutiny, embarrassment, or humiliation are possible.
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What are some physical symptoms of social anxiety disorder?
Answer:
Blushing, stammering, nausea, difficulty speaking, racing heart.
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How does social anxiety manifest in children?
Answer:
Tantrums, crying, clinging, freezing up, withdrawing from social situations.
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How long must symptoms be consistently present for a diagnosis of social anxiety disorder?
Answer:
- months or longer.
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In what settings must the anxiety occur for a diagnosis of social anxiety disorder?
Answer:
Settings with peers, not just interactions with adults.
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What is selective mutism?
Answer:
An anxiety disorder where individuals cannot speak in certain social settings.
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When does selective mutism usually start?
Answer:
Between ages 2-4.
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Is selective mutism more common in males or females?
Answer:
Females.
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What is selective mutism commonly comorbid with?
Answer:
Social anxiety disorder.
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