Mental Disorders
an illness of the mind that can affect the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of a person preventing him or her from leading a happy healthful and productive life.
Mental Disorder
a prolonged feeling of helplessness, hopelessness, and sadness.
Depression
a strong irrational fear of something specific. EX spiders, heights, clowns.
Phobia
Unplanned theft of objects
Kleptomania
feeling isolated and separated from everyone else. May not be able to cope with difficult life experiences.
Alienation
A condition in which real or imagined fears are difficult to control.
Anxiety disorder
All of these are warning signs of depression EXCEPT:
A. Persistent sad or irritable mood.
B Loss of interest in activities
C. Difficulty sleeping or over sleeping
D. Being able to concentrate
D. Being able to concentrate
persistent thoughts, fears, or urges leading to uncontrollable repetitive behaviors. EX fear of germs leads to constant hand washing.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
repetitive cutting on parts of the body that can be hidden
Cutting
act of intentionally taking ones own life.
Suicide
People cannot resist the urge to hurt themselves or others.
Impulse control disorder
The condition of feeling or worried about what may happen.
Anxiety
Attacks of sudden, unexplained, feelings of terror.
Panic Disorder
setting fires to feel pleasure or release tension
Pyromania
a series of suicides occurring within a short period of time and involving several people in the same school or community.
Cluster suicides.
an illness that involves mood extremes that interfere with everyday living.
Mood Disorder
or manic- depressive disorder, it is marked by extreme mood changes, energy levels, and behavior.
Bipolar disorder
a condition that may develop after exposure to a terrifying event.
Post traumatic stress disorder PTSD
Continuing to gamble despite heavy loss
Excessive gambling
professional who handles personal and educational matters.
Counselor
A mental disorder in which a person loses contact with reality. Symptoms include delusions, hallucinations, and thought disorders.
Schizophrenia
the condition of feeling uneasy or worried about what may happen.
Anxiety
Exaggerated worry and tension for no reason.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
spending money on items that you cant afford and don't need.
Compulsive shopping
an on going dialogue between a patient and a mental health professional.
Psyhotherapy