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[Speech disorders and anxiety: interaction mechanisms and therapy potential]
1Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education, Moscow, Russia.
Summary
Anxiety and speech disorders often occur together, worsening each other. Managing anxiety may help reduce speech disorder symptoms, improving therapeutic outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Psychoneuroimmunology
- Clinical Linguistics
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Anxiety and speech disorders frequently co-exist, creating a complex interplay that impacts therapeutic strategies.
- Linguistic anxiety, a distinct disorder, centers on the fear of speaking and making errors, triggering negative emotions.
- The risk of linguistic anxiety increases with pre-existing speech defects like post-stroke aphasia and in neurodegenerative diseases.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the intricate relationship between anxiety and speech disorders.
- To highlight the significance of considering this comorbidity in therapeutic planning.
- To investigate the potential of anxiety-reducing strategies for speech disorder management.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and analysis of existing research on anxiety and speech disorder comorbidity.
- Examination of etiological factors contributing to linguistic anxiety.
- Case study analysis (implied) of patients with post-stroke aphasia and neurodegenerative diseases.
Main Results:
- Anxiety and speech disorders can mutually exacerbate each other's symptoms.
- Linguistic anxiety can arise from functional interaction disturbances, particularly in individuals with speech defects.
- Comorbidity is observed in various neurological conditions, including post-stroke aphasia and neurodegenerative diseases.
Conclusions:
- Addressing anxiety is a crucial component in managing speech disorders.
- Therapeutic strategies targeting anxiety may effectively reduce the severity of speech disorders.
- A holistic approach considering both psychological and speech-related aspects is essential for optimal patient care.
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