Anxiety+Disorder+Brochure

In class today get a partner or group of 3 (no more than 3, no fewer than 2).

In your groups you will be creating a brochure explaining what one of the anxiety disorders is. Pick one that interests you. overview  [|Agoraphobia (with or without a history of Panic Disorder)] [|Generalized Anxiety Disorder [GAD]] [|Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder [OCD]] [|Panic Disorder (with or without Agoraphobia)] [|Phobias (including Social Phobia)] [|Posttraumatic Stress Disorder [PTSD]] || Your brochure should be written for high school students who are struggling with anxiety and have just received a diagnosis of whatever type you have selected. Be appropriate for your audience. You are not suggesting any kind of treatment, just explaining what exactly it is. Your brochure should be accurate, engaging, respectful, and informative. You have a partner (or 2) and all class. Please get to work
 * [|Acute Stress Disorder]

You have 6 sections for a brochure. Please fold the paper in thirds (or ask Mr Chuldzinski for help) or do it online in a template.

Section 1 is the name of the anxiety disorder and some signs or symptoms that a person is suffering from it. Section 2 and 3 are the technical criteria for a diagnosis put into clear and conversational language so that high school students can understand. Section 4 is statistical data or prevalence. How common is this? Section 5 create a teenager who has been diagnosed with your anxiety disorder, how is their disorder impacting their life? Section 6 is your bibliography and your names.

Brochures due at the end of class. front back
 * 5 || 6 || 1 ||
 * 2 || 3 || 4 ||

Suggested Resources: Resources: Cleveland Clinic info adapted from DSMIV (prevalence and everything) link Lovely British resource link