Understanding Features of Anxiety Disorders

Medium Mental Health Concepts Anxiety Disorders

A 28-year-old female patient visits the outpatient clinic expressing persistent worry about her upcoming job interview. She admits to feeling restless, experiencing muscle tension, and having difficulty concentrating, often thinking of potential things that could go wrong. Based on this scenario, which of the following statements accurately describe features of anxiety disorders? Select all that apply.

Select all that apply:

Anxiety disorders can result in both physical and psychological symptoms.

Anxiety decreases the body's ability to respond to stress.

Psychosomatic symptoms may arise as a result of excessive anxiety.

Cognitive distortions such as catastrophizing are common in anxiety disorders.

Anxiety disorders are characterized by a consistent and excessive fear of specific objects or situations.

Hypersensitivity to environmental stressors is a common issue among individuals with anxiety disorders.

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