What's Normal Anxiety – and What's an Anxiety Disorder?

Max points: 5 Type: TEDx Talk

This talk by Dr. Jen Gunter explains how anxiety disorders are real health conditions, not personal failings. It explores brain mechanisms behind anxiety, common misconceptions, and effective treatments like therapy, medication, and lifestyle changes. A clear, science-based guide to understanding and managing anxiety.

Channel: TEDx Duration: 0:05:11

Questions

1. What role does the ventromedial prefrontal cortex play in anxiety regulation?

It triggers the stress response It increases fear responses It helps calm the amygdala by providing reasoning It suppresses memory

2. Which treatment method helps rebuild neural pathways to reduce anxiety responses?

Nutritional supplements Cognitive behavioral therapy Daily journaling Meditation alone

3. What percentage of people are estimated to currently have or have had an anxiety disorder?

8 percent 12 percent 25 percent 16 percent

4. According to Dr. Jen Gunter, anxiety disorders should be treated with the same seriousness as which condition?

Strep throat or diabetes High cholesterol Asthma Common cold

5. Which brain structure first alerts other areas to prepare for defensive action during anxiety?

Hippocampus Cerebellum Thalamus Amygdala

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