Vocab
A disorder in which intense anxiety or fear keeps a person from functioning normally
Anxiety Disorder
What is a disturbance in the normal function of the body called?
Disorder
What is the definition of Suicide?
The intentional taking of one's own life
Give me an example of group therapy
AA (alcoholics anonymous)
A serious mood disorder in which people lose interest in life and can no longer find enjoyment in anything
Major depression
What does OCD stand for?
Obsessive compulsive disorder
Name one warning sign of suicide.
Change in appearance, dramatic mood swings, fascination with death
What is a licensed, certified mental health professional with a master's degree in s_____ work?
Clinical social worker
What is the definition of phobia?
an exaggerated or extreme fear of a specific situation.
What mental disorder is associated with constant washing of hands, or constantly doing things that have already been done?
OCD
T or F? Depression never goes away.
False
What is the definition of Family Therapy?
Therapy that seeks to improve troubled family relationships
What is a doctor that specializes in the treatment of mental health problems
Psychiatrist
Severe mental disorder in which people lose contact with reality?
Schizophrenia
__________ from family and friends can be a warning sign of suicide.
Withdrawal
What is the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist?
One is a medical doctor that prescribes drug treatment therapy, the other is a therapist that is licensed by the state to perform therapy
What is a psychological condition that affects a person's ability to interact normally with others?
Personality Disorder
What is another term Bipolar disorder? MDD
Manic Depressive Disorder
What is the ratio of people with schizophrenia that hear voices or see hallucinations?
4 out of every 5
What is a mental health professional who is trained and licensed by the state to perform therapy?
Psychologist