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A medical condition that is characterized by a mental or emotional problem so severe that it interferes with daily functioning
mental illness
extreme fear of something specific
phobias
a mental illness characterized by delusions, hallucinations, and
irregular thought patterns
Schizophrenia
true or false: anxiety is normal
truealmost everyone experiences anxiety in some situations
panic attacks and intense emotional episodes
panic disorder
a common mental illness characterized
by disregard for social rules, a
tendency for impulsive behavior, and
indifference toward other people
Antisocial Personality Disorder
true Yes everyone feels sad and depressed at times.
constantly worrying about things even if its not based in reality
generalized anxiety disorder
a mental illness characterized by a
person showing extreme instability in concept of self and relationships
Borderline Personality Disorder
any symptom of major depression
1. A decreased interest in previously enjoyed activities
2. Feeling worthless
3. Extreme tiredness and loss of energy
4. Weight loss or gain
5. Difficulty sleeping
6. trouble concentrating
7. Irritability, anger, and hostility
8. Recurrent thoughts of death
obsessive thoughts or feelings managed by rituals
OCD
Difficulty making eye contact
Fail to respond when called
Repetitive motions and unusual behaviors
Failure to appropriately use gestures
Delayed language development
intense periods of depression closely followed by extreme positive feelings
Bipolar disorder
extreme stress or fright even when not in danger
PTSD
How might genetics lead to mental illness?
People with depression may have lower levels of serotonin in their brains
People schizophrenia have higher-than-normal levels of dopamine in their brains