The topic selected for this assignment is impacts of Anxiety and anxiety in patient management. Anxiety is a normal psychological response to stress or a dangerous situation. It is adaptive because it helps us to protect ourselves from harm (Musey et al., 2018). For example, if you see a bear in the woods, your anxiety will increase and this will help you to take action (e.g., run away). However, sometimes people experience chronic anxiety which is not helpful or adaptive. This can be due to genetics, early life experiences, or current life stresses (Banov et al., 2020). People with chronic anxiety may have difficulty controlling their worry and may feel constantly anxious, irritable, and tense.
This can interfere with daily activities and relationships. There are many sources of information on anxiety and anxiety in patient management. Some useful sources of information include: -The American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5): This manual is used by mental health professionals to diagnose patients with mental disorders, including anxiety disorder. -The National Institute of Mental Health’s website: This website provides a wealth of information on mental health conditions, including anxiety disorder. -Anxiety and Depression Association of America’s website: This website offers support and resources for people with anxious or depressive feelings. -Books about anxiety: There are many helpful books about anxiety that can provide valuable insights and strategies for managing this condition. The purpose of week four assignment is to identify the topic of interest and research and identify one peer-reviewed research article focused on this topic.
| Topic of Interest: | Impacts Of Anxiety and Stress in Patient Management | |||
| Research Article: Include full citation in APA format, as well as link or search details (such as DOI) | Daviu, N., Bruchas, M. R., Moghaddam, B., Sandi, C., & Beyeler, A. (2019). Neurobiological links between stress and anxiety. Neurobiology of stress, 11, 100191. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ynstr.2019.100191 | |||
| Professional Practice Use: One or more professional practice uses of the theories/concepts presented in the article | Professional practice uses of this article’s theories and concepts can help clinicians better understand and treat patients with mental health disorders like anxiety disorders. By understanding the neurobiological links between stress and anxiety, clinicians can develop more targeted treatment plans that address the underlying causes of patients’ symptoms. In addition, the theories/concepts from this article can help clinicians educate patients about different approaches of managing anxiety. | |||
| Research Analysis Matrix Add more rows if necessary | Strengths of the Research | Limitations of the Research | Relevancy to Topic of Interest | Notes |
| Broad scope – it covers literature from both animal and human studies. | Authors mainly looked at animal studies, so it is not clear if most of these findings can apply to humans as well. | The article provides relevant and up-to-date information that can be applied in supporting different aspects of the topic of interest. | The research article/source of information covers literature from both animal and human studies allowing readers to make comparison and contrast. | |
| Focus on mechanisms rather than symptoms | The authors only looked at short-term effects of stress and anxiety, so it is not clear if these effects persist over time. | This research article provides a comprehensive overview of the neurobiological links between stress and anxiety, which is one of the main aspects of the topic under consideration. It discusses how stress can lead to anxiety, and how anxiety can lead to stress (Daviu et al., 2019). The article also describes the various neural pathways that are involved in this process. | The article is a comprehensive review of the current state of knowledge on the relationship between stress and anxiety. It presents a detailed overview of the different mechanisms by which
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