Describe the key concepts of the Tripartite Model of Anxiety and ...

[jessicacav]

Describe the key concepts of the Tripartite Model of Anxiety and Depression and how this model may lead to more effective interventions.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The class of drugs that appears to be most effective with patients that have a complex somatic symptom disorder is ____.
 
  a. benzodiazepines c. SSRIs
  b. tricyclic antidepressants d. stimulants

[wilsonbho]

Answer to Question 1

 Anxiety and depression share a common core of symptoms related to general emotional distress
 Shares common symptoms (negative affect) as well as distinct or specific symptoms (hyperarousal)
 May share a common etiology
 Intervention  similar medications may be effective; similar psychoeducational treatment; may assist in early intervention, and any other reasonable connection

Answer to Question 2

C

[jessicacav]

Thank you

[wilsonbho]

No problem