Anxiety Disorders: A Case Study

After thinking it about it more, it is likely that Olivia got fired from her previous jobs. As she stated she was feeling physical pain, she could have had numerous absences at work which results in termination. In my post, I stated that Olivia showed signs of somatic anxiety. But I think you are correct with the diagnosis of hypochondria. The description for hypochondria seems to match what Olivia reported. She reports she has an illness, however, no medical evidence indicates this to be true. Olivia may benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy. CBT can help identify her fears and, learn to change negative thinking, and learn new skills to manage and overcome her anxiety. As of now she is not ready to start a new job, but maybe in couple

Various interventions implemented within the school setting have shown to improve the social environment for the LGBTQ population. A report by the Family Acceptance Project at San Francisco State University traced the effects of LGBTQ bullying in a school setting included unintentional statements like “that’s so gay,” or more direct verbal harassment, and physical violence in school hallways (Russell, Ryan, Toomey, Diaz, & Sanchez, 2011, p. 225). The data from the project’s survey of 245 LGBTQ adolescents links bullying to long-term health and developmental problems. It was discovered that LGBTQ targeted bullying related to gender expression or sexual orientation during school years led to increased adolescent depression, suicidal thoughts, social adjustment issues and risky sexual behavior (Russell, Ryan, Toomey, Diaz, & Sanchez, 2011, p. 225). LGBTQ adolescents that reported high levels of anti-LGBTQ victimization as teens were 5.6 times more likely to report suicide attempts than those victimized less frequently. Those who reported suicide attempts were more than double as likely to be diagnosed clinically depressed, and they were more than twice as likely to report having been diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease by young adulthood. In the paragraphs to come we will examine how bullying impacts

Reporting health issues: Claimant did not agree with pervious determination to cease her SSA benefits. Stated her condition had not improved. She continued to see her psychiatrist every month and thought she could not function without medications. The information that her last medical appointment was in 12/2014 was erroneous.

He is a 25 years old, Caucasian, heterosexual, male, who is studying Computer Science at College. He reported that he is engaged to be married to his live in girlfriend. He presented with anxiety, depressed mood, academic concern, and low self-esteem. He expressed a wish to reduce anxiety, improve academic function, and increase self-esteem. He came to his appointment on time. He was dressed appropriate to the weather. He was Ox4. He was engaging throughout the session. His affect was congruent. He indicated that he had thoughts of suicide when he was depressed in the past. He credibly denied having current SI, intention, or plan. He attributed HI score on CCAPS to anger but denied having any wish, intention, or plan of harming others.

The purpose of this review is to show that the LGBT community is at higher risk for mental health disorders and psychological distress. This review will show that discrimination among the LGBT community is linked to the risk of mental health disorders and psychological distress and also demonstrate that lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth have high levels of emotional distress. This paper will investigate mental health and discrimination focusing on

Generalised anxiety disorder can be defined as excessive and uncontrollable worry, about a number of life events, accompanied by bodily symptoms of physical tension and heightened vigilance (Craske, 2003). Linden (2012) further explains that patients with generalised anxiety disorder may not exhibit the full anxiety syndromes all the time, but can be in a constant state of worry and heightened arousal.

School psychologists must help create and foster an environment that educates administrators, teachers, and non LGBT students. Many lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, and transgender youth do not feel safe in school. Sexual minority students may suffer harassment (verbal and/or physical) from teachers and peers. As a result, they may experience more absences than heterosexual students. In addition, LGBT youth may turn to drugs and alcohol as a means of coping with the stressful school environment (Patterson 2013, p.192). Many will contemplate or even commit suicide.

The researchers believed oppressive experiences against gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals might be able to predict symptoms of PTSD. Some studies linked experiences of negative psychosocial outcomes such as depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation to PTSD symptoms. One study found that sexual minorities are actually at a higher risk than their heterosexual counterparts to experience traumatic events in their life. The findings supported past research which brought up sexual origination-based hate crime victimization and heterosexist discrimination as unique predictors of PTSD symptoms (Bandermann & Szymanski, 2014). Individuals belonging to the LGBTQ community are facing their own kind of trauma because of the discrimination that they have to face every day. They are assaulted, called vulgar names, and killed because they love someone of the same-sex. Just because their trauma does not fit a certain criteria does not mean they are not suffering. Many of these people are facing traumatic experiences by the hand of someone they love such as a family member or friend. Many individuals are dealing with traumatic issues because they are oppressed, but do not fit the criteria for PTSD. These articles could sway individuals to include oppression into the categories of traumatic event individuals with PTSD

According to DSM-5 criteria, the client exhibited characteristics matching that of a Major Depressive Disorder with Anxious Distress. Loss of interest or pleasure in most activities is evident, changes in sleep habits, decrease in appetite. She has experienced feelings of guilt by blaming herself for the relationship breakdown with her long-term boyfriend and tends to worry about a myriad of things. Although she states that she has no suicidal ideation, in the past Emily engaged in substance use to help her relax and control her thoughts but has no contact since the breakup. These symptoms have continued for most of the day, every day, for at least 2 weeks since the breakup 3 months ago. Often anxiety accompanies these symptoms causing excessive worrying about the past, present and future. Emily ruminates about how she was responsible for the failure of the relationship, how she will never find another partner, as well as everyday

Most people have an internal issue they would like to change about themselves. Whether it be a specific phobia, social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder or agoraphobia many will hide those things that frustrate them. Confidentially speaking, I am a victim of generalized anxiety disorder. Until recently, I have hidden depression, fear and a nervous sickness from all my family and friends. “As of 2013, one in nine people worldwide has had an anxiety disorder in the past year.” (Craske & Stein, p. 3048) Fear is the result of sensing an imminent threat, whereas anxiety anticipates a perceived future threat. Both fear and anxiety are common reactions in everyday life. However, when anxiety persist and interferes with

Research into the mental health of LGBT adolescents has revealed that they are at greater risk for emotional and mental distress. LGBT adolescents encounter circumstances directly related to their sexual orientation that places them at a greater risk for emotional discourse. This stress which is specific to lesbian and gay individuals is often referred to as “gay-related stress”. Gay-related stress can be both external, internal, as well as discomfort with their sexuality. (McLaughlin, K. et, al., 2011) Externalized gay related stress involves the experience of violence, verbal abuse, rejection and other stressful events committed by others toward someone who is or who is perceived to be Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender. Internalized gay

The patient, a thirty-three year old female singer, is having difficulty sleeping, simple activities like getting groceries tire the patient easy, complains of neck pain, and cannot concentrate. The patient experiences worry and anxiety. However, when asked about what specifically, many things were brought up but none were more important than the other.

Thankfully, it has been shown that anti-bullying policies are helpful in preventing suicide and have protective effects on the mental health of gay and lesbian youths. (Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine, 2013, p. 1) However, this is a reactionary response. To stop the bullying before it starts would be a protective, proactive response. The ability to identify the underlying motives of bullying would be helpful, however it’s easier said than done. It’s common knowledge that children who are bullied are most likely to bully, have low self-esteem and may have problems at home but there are other, subtler factors this writer believes should be explored. Attitudes about bullying matter. If the children think bullying is okay because everybody does it and adults agree it’s part of growing up, then it becomes acceptable. If there are negative attitudes in homes about the LGBTQ community, it’s sure to spill over at school, as adults have a significant impact on the developing belief systems of kids. Heterosexuals are the dominant group and categorized as normal making anything else abnormal in the eyes of many. It is attitudes such as these which must be

For a gay boy who came out to his classmates may have many bad effects, one of the biggest effect is the experiences with violence. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Negative attitudes toward lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) people put these youths at increased risk for experiences with violence, compared with other students… 19% to 29% of gay and lesbian students...experienced dating violence in the prior year”. In other words, homosexual youth are more likely to have a negative attitude because of the social environment, and because of their negative attitude to suffering violence. Based on the above data, we can know that about a quarter of young people who have participated in the investigation have suffered varying

Youth within the LGBT+ community do not feel safe in school. Many face harassment due directly to their gender identity or expression and/or their sexual orientation, which has a serious impact on their success in school. Over a five-year period, LGBT+ students