Dis Orders
gambling or shopping compulsively may be a sign that a person has a(n)
impulse control disorder
Apathy is most commonly a symptom of
depression
use of certain medications to treat mental disorders
drug therapy
act of intentionally taking one’s own life
suicide
Delusions, hallucinations, and thought disorders are associated with
schizophrenia
disorder in which a person is unable to regulate his or her emotions
personality disorder
Occasional mild anxiety is usually caused by
day-to-day stresses
An example of ____________ therapy is rewarding a patient for efforts to change his or her behavior.
hint: the answer is in the question :) page 112 in book
behavior therapy
condition of feeling uneasy or worried about what may happen
anxiety
Does a person with schizophrenia have multiple personalities? TRUE OR FALSE
false
anxiety disorder characterized by sudden unexplained feelings of terror
panic disorder
anxiety is a(n) normal or abnormal reaction to short term stress
normal
ongoing dialogue between a patient and a mental health professional
psychotherapy
lack of strong feeling, interest, or concern
hint: I talked about when a sports team is not winning games.
apathy
severe mental disorder in which a person loses contact with reality
schizophrenia
disease marked by mood swings from extreme “highs” to extreme “lows”
bipolar disorder
is a prolonged feeling of helplessness, hopelessness, and sadness
depression
what type of therapy is a psychiatrist able to provide unlike psychologists
drug therapy
mark of shame or disapproval that results in an individual being rejected by others
stigma
why do mental disorders often go untreated
people fail to seek treatment
condition in which real or imagined fears are hard to control
anxiety disorder
serious condition in which feelings of helplessness and sadness last for weeks or months
major depression
A physician who specializes in physical disorders of the brain and nervous system is a(n) p
neurologist
feeling of being isolated and separated from everyone else
hint: feeling like your on own planet all by yourself
alienation
Asking for help with a mental health problem is a sign of inner
strength