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  1. 3. and Anxiety: Physical activity reduces anxiety by releasing endorphins and improving stress management.
  2. 4. Leading to Suicide in Older Adults: Social isolation, perceived burdensomeness, and acquired capability for suicide increase suicide risk in older adults.
  3. 9. Disorder (OCD): Characterized by persistent obsessions and compulsions that disrupt daily life.
  4. 10. Symptoms of Anxiety Disorders: Restlessness, fatigue, poor concentration, irritability, muscle tension, and sleep disturbances.
  5. 12. Signs of Depression: Indicators such as not getting dressed, ignoring communication, avoiding social events, feelings of worthlessness, emotional outbursts, sleep changes, self-isolation, poor concentration, and fatigue.
  6. 16. Depression Scale (GDS): A depression screening tool for older adults with a 30-question or shorter 15-question version, requiring 5-7 minutes to complete. Challenges include off-topic responses, cultural barriers, stigma, and rapport-building.
  7. 17. Treatments for Depressive Disorders: Includes psychotherapy (CBT, interpersonal therapy, problem-solving therapy, mindfulness), medication (SSRIs, tricyclic antidepressants, MAOIs), electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), and self-help (exercise, mindfulness, social connection, sleep).
  8. 19. Modifications for Anxiety: Exercise, stress management (mindfulness, meditation, breathing), adequate sleep, and reducing caffeine and alcohol.
  9. 20. Screening Tool: Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology (QIDS) assesses the severity of depressive symptoms using the SIGECAPS criteria.
  10. 21. Treatments for Anxiety Disorders: Includes CBT, exposure therapy, and medications (SSRIs, benzodiazepines, beta-blockers).
  11. 22. Anxiety Disorder (GAD): Excessive, uncontrollable worry about daily life, often involving health, work, and social matters.
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  1. 1. Phobias: Intense fear triggered by specific objects or situations, leading to avoidance and distress.
  2. 2. of Seeking Help for Anxiety: Professional support helps individuals manage anxiety and improve quality of life.
  3. 4. Response: The body’s automatic reaction to perceived danger, causing increased heart rate, breathing, and adrenaline release.
  4. 5. Anxiety Disorder (SAD): Intense fear of social situations involving scrutiny, leading to avoidance and impaired daily functioning.
  5. 6. Disorder: Sudden panic attacks with symptoms like rapid heart rate, sweating, trembling, chest pain, dizziness, shortness of breath, and fear of losing control or dying.
  6. 7. Stress Disorder (PTSD): Symptoms include flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, avoidance of triggers, and emotional numbness.
  7. 8. Symptoms: Mnemonic for assessing depressive symptoms: Sleep disturbances, Interest reduction, Guilt, Energy loss, Concentration issues, Appetite changes, Psychomotor changes, Suicidal ideation.
  8. 11. Self-rating Depression Scale: A self-report tool measuring depression severity (25-49: Normal, 50-59: Mild, 60-69: Moderate, 70+: Severe).
  9. 13. Disorders: Characterized by excessive, persistent fear and anxiety, which interfere with daily functioning.
  10. 14. to Assessment: Ensuring privacy, normalizing distress, gathering collateral information with consent, consulting with physicians, and ruling out other medical and psychiatric conditions.
  11. 15. Management Techniques: Mindfulness, meditation, deep breathing, and progressive muscle relaxation reduce stress and anxiety.
  12. 17. Behavioral Therapy (CBT): A psychotherapy approach helping individuals identify and reframe negative thoughts to improve mental health.
  13. 18. Points about Suicide: Suicide is often driven by a desire to end emotional pain, not necessarily to die. Suicide rates: General population – 11 per 100,000; Older adults – 65 per 100,000. Attempted suicide death rates: General population – 1 in 25; Older adults – 1 in 4.