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- Neuro-behavioral Manifestations of Prader-Willi Syndrome
- Neuro-behavioral Manifestations of Prader-Willi Syndrome
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Contributors
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Chapter 1 Knowing Your Patient
- Chapter 2 Caregiver Burden in Prader-Willi Syndrome
- Chapter 3 Establishing a Relationship with a Mental Healthcare Provider
- Chapter 4 Sleep Disorders in Prader-Willi Syndrome
- Chapter 5 Autism in Prader-Willi Syndrome
- Chapter 6 Anxiety in Prader-Willi Syndrome
- Chapter 7 Picking, Hoarding, and Elopement in Prader-Willi Syndrome
- Chapter 8 Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Prader-Willi Syndrome
- Chapter 9 Agitation and Aggression in Prader-Willi Syndrome
- Chapter 10 Mood Disorders in Prader-Willi Syndrome
- Chapter 11 Psychotic Disorders in Prader-Willi Syndrome
- Chapter 12 Psychopharmacology in Prader-Willi Syndrome
- Chapter 13 A Caregiver’s Perspective
- Chapter 14 The Neurobiology of Prader-Willi Syndrome
- Chapter 15 Final Reflections on the Neuro-behavioral Manifestations of Prader-Willi Syndrome
- Index
- References
Chapter 6 - Anxiety in Prader-Willi Syndrome
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 26 May 2022
- Neuro-behavioral Manifestations of Prader-Willi Syndrome
- Neuro-behavioral Manifestations of Prader-Willi Syndrome
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Contributors
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Chapter 1 Knowing Your Patient
- Chapter 2 Caregiver Burden in Prader-Willi Syndrome
- Chapter 3 Establishing a Relationship with a Mental Healthcare Provider
- Chapter 4 Sleep Disorders in Prader-Willi Syndrome
- Chapter 5 Autism in Prader-Willi Syndrome
- Chapter 6 Anxiety in Prader-Willi Syndrome
- Chapter 7 Picking, Hoarding, and Elopement in Prader-Willi Syndrome
- Chapter 8 Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Prader-Willi Syndrome
- Chapter 9 Agitation and Aggression in Prader-Willi Syndrome
- Chapter 10 Mood Disorders in Prader-Willi Syndrome
- Chapter 11 Psychotic Disorders in Prader-Willi Syndrome
- Chapter 12 Psychopharmacology in Prader-Willi Syndrome
- Chapter 13 A Caregiver’s Perspective
- Chapter 14 The Neurobiology of Prader-Willi Syndrome
- Chapter 15 Final Reflections on the Neuro-behavioral Manifestations of Prader-Willi Syndrome
- Index
- References
Summary
This chapter describes the underlying mechanisms and causes of anxiety in people with PWS. Underlying medical conditions such as hypothyroidism may cause anxiety. Response perseveration as a possible explanatory mechanism behind anxiety, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, and poor frustration tolerance is discussed. Co-occurring anxiety disorders are described through case examples. Anxiety can be a sign of an underlying disorder: panic disorder, GAD, etc. COVID-19 pandemic related worsening of anxiety is discussed.Patients with PWS of all ages are especially vulnerable to behavioral outbursts and psychological distress in the face of rapid and drastic changes to routine and lifestyle. Awareness of the wide variety of ways anxiety presents in PWS is needed for its early recognition and appropriate management.
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- Neuro-behavioral Manifestations of Prader-Willi SyndromeA Guide for Clinicians and Caregivers, pp. 41 - 57Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2022