Anxiety
Depression
Understanding Mental Disorders
Anxiety Disorders
Mental Disorders
100

The condition of feeling uneasy or worried about what may happen. 

Anxiety

100

A prolonged feeling of of helplessness, hopelessness, and sadness

Depression

100

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

100

A strong, irrational fear of something specific, such as heights or social situations. 

Phobia

100

Commonly occur during teen years, more common among girls, can lead to unhealthful weight loss and death. 

Eating Disorders

200

Can motivate you to work hard or keep you alert in risky situations. 

Positive Anxiety

200

A response to a stressful event, lasts longer than a case of the blues

Reactive Depression

200

How many Americans are affected by some form of mental disorder? 

1 in 4 or 57.7 Million

200

Persistent thoughts, fears or urges leading to uncontrollable repetitive behaviors. 

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

200

An illness that  involves mood extremes that interfere with everyday living. 

Mood Disorder

300

Feelings of fear or dread, perspiration, trembling, restlessness,  or muscle tension

Symptoms  of Anxiety

300

A medical condition requiring treatment, may develop from reactive depression, may be the result of a chemical imbalance. 

Major Depression

300

Feeling embarrassed or ashamed, Labels, misconceptions and stereotypes. 

Reasons people are reluctant to get help. 

300

Attacks of sudden, unexplained feelings of terror. 

Panic Disorder

300

Teens engage in patterns of behavior in which the rights of others or basic social rules are violated. 

Conduct Disorder

400

Redirect your energy, doing relaxation exercises, engage in physical activity, get support from family and friends. 

Coping with Anxiety

400

Persistent sad or irritable mood, loss of interest in activities once enjoyed, recurrent thoughts of death or suicide. 

Warning signs of depression

400

A negative label or a mark of shame. 

Stigma

400

A condition that may develop after exposure to a terrifying event. 

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

400

A person loses contact with reality. Symptoms include delusions, hallucinations, and thought disorders. 

Schizophrenia

500

A temporary, false sense of relaxation

alcohol and other drugs

500

Change in appetite or weight, withdrawal from friends or activities, feelings of guilt or worthlessness.

Symptoms of Depression

500

A condition in which real or imagined fears are difficult to control. 

Anxiety Disorders

500

Exaggerated worry and tension for no reason. 

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

500
Unable to regulate their emotions. They may feel distressed in social situations or may behave in ways that are distressing to others. 

Personality Disorders

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