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Thanks
to the National Institute of Mental Health
for the following information.
Anxiety Quiz
How Much Do You
Know About Anxiety Disorders?
Fear and anxiety are a necessary part of life. Whether it's a feeling of
anxiety before taking a test or a feeling of fear as you walk down a dark
street, normal anxiety can be protective and stimulating. Unfortunately,
more than 19 million Americans with anxiety disorders face much more than
just "normal" anxiety. Instead, their lives are filled with overwhelming
anxiety and fear that can be intense and crippling. Although anxiety
disorders can be disabling, research supported and conducted by the
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) has provided insight into their
causes and has resulted in many effective treatments.
- Which of the
following are disorders of the brain?
a) Stroke, epilepsy,
multiple sclerosis
b) Anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, depression, alcohol addiction
c) Autism, anorexia, learning disabilities, dyslexia, migraines d)
Alzheimer's disease, Tourette syndrome, Parkinson's disease, brain tumor
e) All of the above
- True or False?
Post-traumatic stress disorder, once referred to as shell shock or
battle fatigue, is a condition that only affects war veterans.
- True or False?
Someone who feels compelled to spend a great deal of time doing things
over and over again such as washing their hands, checking things, or
counting things has an anxiety disorder.
- What is the
most common mental health problem in the United States?
a) Depression
b) Schizophrenia
c) Anxiety disorders
- Which of the
following diseases/disorders are real medical illnesses?
a) Anxiety disorders
b) Diabetes
c) High blood pressure
d) All of the above
- Which of the
following are symptoms of an anxiety disorder known as panic disorder?
a) Chest pains
b) Dizziness
c) Nausea or stomach problems
d) Fear of dying
e) All of the above
- True or False?
Anxiety disorders often occur with other illnesses.
- True or False?
Most people successfully take control of the symptoms of anxiety
disorders by sheer willpower and personal strength.
Ready to read the Answers?
Click here.
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