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Questions to Answer
1. What is Anxiety Disorder?
- is a type of mental health condition. If you have an anxiety disorder, you may respond to
certain things and situations with fear and dread. You may also experience physical signs of
anxiety, such as a pounding heart and sweating. It's normal to have some anxiety.
2. Identify some physical feature of anxiety.
- A person may have physical symptoms of anxiety, including:
a dry mouth
lightheadedness or feeling faint
hot flashes or chills
restlessness
shortness of breath
sweating
tingling or numbness
an increased heart rate
shaking
nausea
gastrointestinal symptoms, such as constipation, diarrhea, or indigestion
changes in appetite
3. What is panic disorder? Explain your answer.
- is when you've had at least two panic attacks (you feel terrified and overwhelmed, even
though you're not in any danger) and constantly worry and change your routine to keep
from having another one. It's a type of anxiety disorder.
4. What is depression?
- is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you
think and how you act.
5. Identify features of major depression.
- A person with major depressive disorder remains depressed for an extended period and has
at least four of the following symptoms:
Sleep problems.
Loss of appetite or other eating issues.
Lack of energy.
Loss of concentration.
Problems with self-image or confidence.
Ongoing thoughts of death or suicide.
6. What is suicide? Why do some people commit suicide?
- Suicide means ending your own life. It is sometimes a way for people to escape pain or
suffering. People consider suicide for many reasons. Life experiences, trauma, mental health
conditions, and family history can all play a role.