Panic Attack Specifier
Psychiatry Panic Attack Specifier Note: Symptoms are presented for the purpose of identifying a panic attack; however, panic attack is not a mental disorder and cannot be coded. Panic attacks can occur in the context of any anxiety disorder as well as other mental disorders (e.g., depressive disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder, substance use disorders) and […]
Separation Anxiety Disorder
Psychiatry Separation Anxiety Disorder Diagnostic Criteria A. Developmentally inappropriate and excessive fear or anxiety concerning separation from those to whom the individual is attached, as evidenced by at least three of the following: Recurrent excessive distress when anticipating or experiencing separation from home or from major attachment figures. Persistent and excessive worry about losing major […]
Selective Mutism
Psychiatry Selective Mutism Diagnostic Criteria Consistent failure to speak in specific social situations in which there is an expectation for speaking (e.g., at school) despite speaking in other situations. The disturbance interferes with educational or occupational achievement or with social communication. The duration of the disturbance is at least 1 month (not limited to the […]
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Psychiatry Generalized Anxiety Disorder Diagnostic Criteria A) Excessive anxiety and worry (apprehensive expectation), occurring more days than not for at least 6 months, about a number of events or activities (such as work or school performance). B) The individual finds it difficult to control the worry. C) The anxiety and worry are associated with three […]
Agoraphobia
Psychiatry Agoraphobia Diagnostic Criteria A) Marked fear or anxiety about two (or more) of the following five situations: Using public transportation (e.g., automobiles, buses, trains, ships, planes). Being in open spaces (e.g., parking lots, marketplaces, bridges). Being in enclosed places (e.g., shops, theaters, cinemas). Standing in line or being a crowd. Being outside of the home […]
Phobias
Psychiatry Phobias Phobias are among the most common off all psychiatric disorders. Specific phobias affects 5-10 % of the general population and social phobia affects about 3 %. A. What are phobias? Phobias are marked and persistent fear that is excessive or unreasonable which is triggered by the presence or anticipation of a specific object […]