Statistics
On average, how many years does it take for someone to seek treatment for a mental disorder?
10 years
A severe mental disorder in which a person loses contact with reality.
Schizophrenia
Someone who has physical or verbal tics
Tourettes
Which disorder has the following symptoms: Red eyes, mis-dilated pupils, and shakiness
Addiction
What does OCD stand for?
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
1 in ___ adults have a mental disorder
1 in 4
Abnormal or disturbed eating habits
Eating Disorders
A girl who shows signs of sluggishness/hopelessness when the fall and winter months come.
Seasonal Affective Disorder
A loss of memory over time
Dementia
What does PTSD stand for?
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
1 in ___ children have a mental disorder.
1 in 5
A negative label or mark of shame.
Stigma
Someone who has troubles with social interactions. Struggles with eye contact and has a hard time adjusting to change.
Autism
Inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsive behavior.
ADHD
What percentage of the population has schizophrenia?
about 1%
What percentage of the U.S. population is affected by some sort of mental disorder?
20%
An illness of the mind that can affect the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of a person, preventing them from leading a happy, healthy, and productive life.
Mental Disorder
Someone who has an intense fear of height would have what disorder?
Phobia
Sluggishness, feeling hopeless, and trouble sleeping
Depression
Give an example of a functional disorder
Heredity
Stress
Emotional conflict
Fear
Ineffective coping skills
How many million Americans are affected by clinical depression each year?
19
A condition in which real or imagined fears are difficult to control.
A person who has multiple different personalities.
Dissociative Identity Disorder
Chest sensations, shortness of breath, dizziness, and tingling.
Panic Disorders
Give an example of an organic disorder
Brain tumors
Infections
Chemical imbalances
Exposure to drugs and toxins