Childhood Generalized Anxiety Disorder Flashcards
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What factors predispose children to GAD?
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- Birth order (oldest at most risk).
- Family dynamic of high performance expectations in the child.
- Upper socioeconomic background.
- Small family.
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Q
How does generalized anxiety disorder present in children?
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Excessive worry about past behavior, future events, or their own competence.
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Q
How may children with GAD behave when they are excessively anxious?
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They may exhibit nervous habits, somatic complaints, seeking of reassurance or approval, and difficulty sleeping.
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Q
What is the treatment for GAD in childhood?
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Psychotherapy and occasionally SSRIs or benzodiazepines.
