PSYCHOSOCIAL ISSUES AND INTERVENTION STRATEGIES IN CASE OF A YOUTH WITH ANXIETY DISORDER:A CASE STUDY

Abstract

Introduction:Persistent and chronic worry is a hallmark of generalized anxiety disorder. This excessive, multi-focused worry—about money, family, health, and the future, for example—is hard to manage and is frequently accompanied by other vague psychological and physical symptoms.The diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder may be applied inappropriately to almost any anxious patient due to the misperception that the condition's symptoms are completely broad.But in fact, the core characteristic of generalized anxiety disorder is excessive worry.The study aims to explore the various psychosocial factors in a case of a youth with generalized anxiety disorder.

Methodology: This case report demonstrates a 24-year-old male with a history of 5 years of Worries related to career, finance and health,chest tightness,episodes of racing heartbeats and restlessness,Burning sensation in stomach.A comprehensive psychosocial assessment was conducted both qualitatively and quantitatively.Quantitative assessment conducted and formulated using assessment tools such as the McMaster Family Assessment Device,Family Attitude Scale, Family Accommodation scale-Anxiety(FASA),Dysfunctional Analysis Questionnaire,Rosenberg self esteem scale,Lubben Social network scale-Revised,Social interaction anxiety scale (SIAS),Level of expressed emotion scale(lee).

Result: The findings of this case report highlight a complex interplay of multiple psychosocial factors such as family environment, economic factors,interpersonal relationships factors,social and psychological factors results in the onset of anxiety disorder in the individual.

Conclusion: The comprehensive psychosocial assessments help in formulating holistic intervention plans to the specific needs of the individual and addressing the associated psychosocial problem that has potential impacts on bio-psychosocial functioning of the individual.