Generalized Anxiety Disorders: A Case Study
Introduction to Generalized Anxiety Disorders and Treatments in Adults
This treatment paper offers to acquaint the reader with information regarding the significance, impact and treatments of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in adults. Among one of the most prevalent disorders in the United States, GAD has the propensity to severely hinder one's everyday style of living and is listed within the Diagnostic and Statistical Manuel of Mental Disorders (American Psychiatric Association [APA], 2013), as code F41.1 [300.02]. Even though it is a fact that most people experience anxiety from time to time, those with GAD, as stated by the APA (2013) experience extreme and uncontrollable anxiety levels. Symptomology of GAD can be widely varied, but …show more content…
The practices can help one with GAD to distinguish between a negative distractive thought and a solution-based thought, which is appropriate, says Corliss. For adults with GAD, the United States Department of Health and Human Services, (National Guideline Clearinghouse, 2011), suggests to adjust the techniques to the client’s level of cognition, provide written copies of all-inclusive instructions of the technique utilized, if appropriate provide information to the family or caregiver if the client has agreed and signed documentation. Additionally, some counselors may offer information about local support groups or classes such as yoga and tai chi. They also state to be aware of comorbid disorders such as depressive disorders, substance use, medical conditions and past treatments and responses to past treatments if applicable. GAD is a treatable disorder, however it should be noted according to the NGC, that some might need additional help and should be referred to a medical doctor for possible medication treatment in conjunction with the CBT and
This treatment paper offers to acquaint the reader with information regarding the significance, impact and treatments of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in adults. Among one of the most prevalent disorders in the United States, GAD has the propensity to severely hinder one's everyday style of living and is listed within the Diagnostic and Statistical Manuel of Mental Disorders (American Psychiatric Association [APA], 2013), as code F41.1 [300.02]. Even though it is a fact that most people experience anxiety from time to time, those with GAD, as stated by the APA (2013) experience extreme and uncontrollable anxiety levels. Symptomology of GAD can be widely varied, but …show more content…
The practices can help one with GAD to distinguish between a negative distractive thought and a solution-based thought, which is appropriate, says Corliss. For adults with GAD, the United States Department of Health and Human Services, (National Guideline Clearinghouse, 2011), suggests to adjust the techniques to the client’s level of cognition, provide written copies of all-inclusive instructions of the technique utilized, if appropriate provide information to the family or caregiver if the client has agreed and signed documentation. Additionally, some counselors may offer information about local support groups or classes such as yoga and tai chi. They also state to be aware of comorbid disorders such as depressive disorders, substance use, medical conditions and past treatments and responses to past treatments if applicable. GAD is a treatable disorder, however it should be noted according to the NGC, that some might need additional help and should be referred to a medical doctor for possible medication treatment in conjunction with the CBT and