Characteristics of Mental Illness
Behavior that is not common in society, odd, or unusual. Behavior that goes against the cultural norms.
Deviance
___________ is a mental health condition defined by periods of extreme mood disturbances that affect a person's mood, thoughts, and behavior. This version of the disorder involves LESS SEVERE manic episodes.
Bipolar Disorder II
is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by challenges in social communication, restricted interests, and repetitive behaviors.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
__________________ like serotonin and dopamine play an important role in mood, so imbalances in these could be linked to depression.
Neurotransmitters
___________ may be used during depressive episodes among other disorders. The most well-known versions of this kind of drug are Lexapro and Celexa.
SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors)
To the person with the disorder, ___________ is a highly upsetting and unwelcome experience.
Distress
Symptoms of this disorder include:
Feeling sad or low
Having an "empty" mood
Feeling anxious
Feeling guilty or helpless
Feeling worthless, hopeless, or pessimistic
Major depressive disorder (persistent depression disorder technically also possesses these traits)
is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that are inappropriate for a person's age.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Eating disorders may be caused by a variety of factors, though one in particular relates to a societal norm established regarding one's "look."
Beauty standards
is used as a mood stabilizer, used to treat depression.
Lithium
_______________ disrupts a person's regular activities due to a malfunction. It impacts their daily life, such as work or school and relationships.
Dysfunction
an eating disorder characterized by a cycle of binge eating followed by behaviors aimed at preventing weight gain, such as self-induced vomiting, excessive exercise, or the use of laxatives.
BULIMIA NERVOSA
Prior to the DSM 5, many autistic individuals with low support needs were said to possess this disorder instead.
Asperger's Syndrome
Examples of _____________________ include trauma, high amounts of stress, and isolation from others could increase the chances several disorders, especially depression.
Life experiences
Certain medical procedures known as ____________ ___________________________ therapies can help with severe cases of that aren’t responding to medication or therapy. An example is called ECT (Electroconvulsive Therapy).
brain stimulation
The person is a _______________ to themselves or to others.
Danger
an eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image, leading individuals to severely restrict their food intake and often become dangerously underweight.
ANOREXIA NERVOSA
Provide at least two assumed causes of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
1. Environmental influences, particularly those occurring during prenatal development, may also contribute to the risk of developing ASD. These can include advanced parental age, exposure to certain toxins, or complications during pregnancy and birth.
2. Genetic factors play a significant role, as ASD tends to run in families, and studies have identified various genetic mutations and differences in brain structure associated with the disorder.
Highly traumatic events, like _______ _____________ tend to cause many disorders like bipolar disorder and especially borderline personality disorder.
sexual assault
This treatment is characterized by discussing your problems with a mental health professional.
Talk therapy (psychotherapy)
_____________________ is the standard classification of mental disorders used by mental health professionals in the United States. It includes nearly 300 disorders.
The DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders)
___________ is a mental health condition defined by periods of extreme mood disturbances that affect a person's mood, thoughts, and behavior. This version of the disorder involves MORE SEVERE manic episodes.
Bipolar Disorder I
Provide at least two assumed causes of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
1. Genetics play a significant role, as ADHD tends to run in families, with studies showing that children with ADHD often have a parent or sibling with the disorder.
2. Neurologically, differences in brain structure and function, particularly in areas related to attention and impulse control, have been observed in individuals with ADHD.
3. Environmental factors, such as prenatal exposure to toxins like tobacco smoke or alcohol, low birth weight, and early exposure to lead, may also contribute to the development of ADHD.
In general, many disorders are believed to be related back to one's parents, particularly one element of the child-rearing process.
Age of parents at child birth
FINAL JEOPARDY:
This term has been of considerable debate in the psychological community for decades and is used to describe the branch of psychology concerned with mental and emotional disorders.
Abnormal Psychology