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Other Anxiety Disorders [NIMH Anxiety Booklet, 2012]

Phobias

Phobias—the excessive, persistent fear of a specific object, situation, or activity—can cause some individuals to take great measures to avoid what they fear. There are 3 types of phobias:

Specific phobia: excessive fear of an object or situation that is generally not harmful, eg, fear of flying or of spiders.
Social phobia (also known as social anxiety disorder): Significant worry and discomfort about being embarrassed or looked down on in certain social situations—eg, public speaking, meeting people, or using public restrooms.
Agoraphobia: Fear of being in situations from which escape is difficult or embarrassing or in which help may not be available if panic symptoms develop.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Obsessions are recurrent, distressing, and irrational thoughts that cause great anxiety. Common obsessions include preoccupations with dirt or germs, nagging doubts, and a need to have things in a specific order. In an effort to control their obsessions, many people with OCD engage in repeated behavior or compulsions—e.g., repeated hand washing, constant rechecking to satisfy doubts, and following rigid rules of order.

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	About Curriculum 2 Introduction Module 1: Context: African Americans, Mental Disorders, and HIV Disease Learning Objectives & Pretraining Assessment The Complex Knot—Being HIV-Positive, African American, With a Mental Disorder African Americans’ Vulnerability to Mental Disorders Evolving Demographics of US Society Patterns of Access to Healthcare Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Issues HIV, Vulnerable Populations, and African Americans Summary References Assessment Questions Module 2: What Is a Mental Disorder? Learning Objectives & Pretraining Assessment Depression Depression Among African Americans Treatment of Depression Bipolar Disorder DSM Criteria for Bipolar Disorder Treatment Anxiety Disorders Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Panic Disorder Other Anxiety Disorders Treating Anxiety Disorders Anxiety Disorders Among African Americans Schizophrenia How Is Schizophrenia Treated? Psychosocial Treatments Schizophrenia Among African Americans Mental Health–Seeking Habits of African Americans References Ethnopsychopharmacology Considerations References Summary Assessment Questions Module 3: HIV Infection and Mental Disorders Learning Objectives & Pretraining Assessment Incidence of Mental Disorders in the United States Associations Between HIV Disease and Mental Disorders Treatment of Mental Disorders in HIV-Infected Patients Summary References Assessment Questions Module 4: Untying the Knot Learning Objectives & Pretraining Assessment Barriers to Obtaining Appropriate Diagnosis and Care Mental Health Services Sector Role of Multicultural Organizations Employing Nonstandard Therapeutic Tools Role of Spirituality Music Therapy Review and Further Resources Summary References Assessment Questions Case Studies Suggested Activities	Other Anxiety Disorders [NIMH Anxiety Booklet, 2012] Phobias Phobias—the excessive, persistent fear of a specific object, situation, or activity—can cause some individuals to take great measures to avoid what they fear. There are 3 types of phobias: Specific phobia: excessive fear of an object or situation that is generally not harmful, eg, fear of flying or of spiders. Social phobia (also known as social anxiety disorder): Significant worry and discomfort about being embarrassed or looked down on in certain social situations—eg, public speaking, meeting people, or using public restrooms. Agoraphobia: Fear of being in situations from which escape is difficult or embarrassing or in which help may not be available if panic symptoms develop. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Obsessions are recurrent, distressing, and irrational thoughts that cause great anxiety. Common obsessions include preoccupations with dirt or germs, nagging doubts, and a need to have things in a specific order. In an effort to control their obsessions, many people with OCD engage in repeated behavior or compulsions—e.g., repeated hand washing, constant rechecking to satisfy doubts, and following rigid rules of order. « BACK NEXT »
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2. Triple Whammy—HIV, Mental Disorders, African Americans

Other Anxiety Disorders [NIMH Anxiety Booklet, 2012]