1. |
State the ratio of Americans who suffer from anxiety. |
2. |
List factors that cause unhealthy anxiety. |
3. |
Compare anxiety to other health problems among American women. |
4. |
Define the "recognition gap." |
5. |
List the two major factors that have caused a rise in anxiety. |
6. |
Define GABA, neurotransmitters and synapse. |
7. |
Describe how trauma can be a psychological and chemical event. |
8. |
Explain how to manage anxiety. |
9. |
Describe healthy anxiety. |
10. |
List the physical symptoms of unhealthy anxiety. |
11. |
Describe the first level of healing. |
12. |
Define serenity skills and describe their development. |
13. |
Describe how diet, exercise and herbs are important in reducing anxiety. |
14. |
Discuss the relationship of depression to anxiety. |
15. |
List the five primary forms of anxiety. |
16. |
Define GAD. |
17. |
List problems that may be associated with GAD. |
18. |
Define hypochondriasis. |
19. |
State the most common symptoms of GAD. |
20. |
Discuss the treatment-seeking behaviors of people with GAD. |
21. |
State the most prevalent form of chronic anxiety. |
22. |
Define dysthymia. |
23. |
Describe the action of Nardil. |
24. |
Compare the ratio of panic attacks between men and women. |
25. |
List the symptoms of a severe panic attack. |
26. |
Define agoraphobia. |
27. |
List the symptoms of PTSD. |
28. |
State the cause of PTSD. |
29. |
List the causes of OCD. |
30. |
Define cognitive behavioral therapy. |
31. |
Describe the "Rational Response" exercise. |
32. |
Define distress tolerance. |
33. |
Describe "Peeling the Onion". |
34. |
List and describe the three cognitive distortions of social anxiety disorder. |
35. |
Describe exposure therapy. |
36. |
List and describe the three guidelines for real life exposure. |
37. |
State the strongest trigger of a panic attack. |
38. |
Briefly list the ten guidelines for imagery exposure. |
39. |
State the hallmark of unhealthy anxiety. |
40. |
Describe visualization. |
41. |
Describe serenity skills. |
42. |
Describe a mini-relaxation exercise. |
43. |
Define body-scan meditation. |
44. |
State methods to interrupt a panic attack. |
45. |
List the primary serotonin uptake drugs. |
46. |
List the side effects of SSRI drugs. |
47. |
Describe psychotherapy. |
48. |
List the benzodiazepines and their use. |
49. |
List the uses for Neurontin. |
50. |
State the primary medication used for panic. |
51. |
Describe the use of Zoloft for PTSD. |
52. |
Describe the use of Anafranil. |
53. |
List foods high in omega 3 fats. |
54. |
List the symptoms of a panic attack. |
55. |
Define endorphin. |
56. |
Describe the role of exercise in the treatment for anxiety. |
57. |
List essential facts about Kava. |
58. |
List essential facts about St.- John's Wort. |
59. |
List the uses for Valerian. |
60. |
List nine items that make a person resilient. |