It is common for a client to report they feel nervous or anxious, but if these symptoms and others are present for a significant amount of time or are interfering with their activities of daily living or other aspects of their lives, they could be dealing with one of the Anxiety Disorders. There are a number of different Anxiety Disorders and they can manifest in a number of ways and be caused by factors such as events in one's life, chemical changes in the brain, or others.
Throughout this course, you will be introduced to a series of individuals, each displaying symptoms that are indicative of specific Anxiety Disorders outlined in the DSM-5-TR. By watching interactive video patient simulations, you will have the opportunity to observe and analyze the behaviors and symptoms of each client and apply the diagnostic criteria to make an accurate diagnosis.
Meet Your Caseload
Phillip Bennett
Phillip is struggling with some significant issues in his life; his wife has just been diagnosed with Huntington's Disease; his son is autistic and he's feeling completely overwhelmed.
Aaron Stanley
Aaron is a happy, healthy good-natured man, but he has a severe issue with blood. When he sees it or thinks about it, he becomes overtaken by anxiety and emotional negativity.
Marty Fitzgerald
Marty was always socially awkward, but he was, for the most part, a normal child. When he went away to college, however, he found that he was unable to deal with the distance between himself and his parents.
Rishi Banerjee
Rishi was always a focused, happy individual until he got a new job and moved to a new city. He thought he was ready to take on the world, but quickly found he was getting tremendous anxiety in work and social situations.
Dennis Garcia
Dennis always thought of himself as a well-liked, easy-going type of guy, but over time, he has started having recurrent bouts of anxiety and panic that progressed to where he believed he was having a heart attack.
April Moon
April has always been a cautious individual and even made a living analyzing risk and reward propositions, but her general caution and care turned extreme recently, and she now is terrified of leaving the house or being in public with others.