Mental Illnesses
Definitions
Mental Health Concepts
Grief & Loss
Self Esteem
100
problems sleeping
What is insomia?
100
the state of mental well-being in which one can cope with demands of daily life
What is mental health?
100
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Reaching this stage of mourning is a gift not afforded to everyone. Death may be sudden and unexpected or we may never see beyond our anger or denial. It is not necessarily a mark of bravery to resist the inevitable and to deny ourselves the opportunity to make our peace. This phase is marked by withdrawal and calm. This is not a period of happiness and must be distinguished from depression.
What is acceptance?
100
2 benefits of high self-esteem
What is respect and ability to reach goals?
200
When people experience or witness a traumatic event such as abuse, a natural disaster, or extreme violence, it is normal to be distressed and to feel “on edge” for some time after this experience. Some people who experience traumatic events have severe symptoms such as nightmares, flashbacks, being very easily startled or scared, or feeling numb/angry/irritable/distracted.
What is PTSD?
200
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type of psychotherapy that involves one or more therapists working with several people at the same time.
What is group counseling?
200
Two types of _________ are associated with mourning. The first one is a reaction to practical implications relating to the loss. Sadness and regret predominate this type of _______. We worry about the costs and burial. We worry that, in our grief, we have spent less time with others that depend on us. This phase may be eased by simple clarification and reassurance. We may need a bit of helpful cooperation and a few kind words. The second type of _______ is more subtle and, in a sense, perhaps more private. It is our quiet preparation to separate and to bid our loved one farewell. Sometimes all we really need is a hug.
What is depression?
200
a measure of how one view's oneself
What is self concept?
300
Difficulty focusing, e.g., problems maintaining attention or “staying on task.” • Feelings of restlessness or being “unable to just relax.” • Problems with disinhibition, e.g., difficulty waiting one’s turn, blurting out answers, or butting into conversations. • Trouble maintaining a schedule, e.g., frequently missing/forgetting appointments or deadlines.
What is Adult Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?
300
The ability to understand another person's feelings, behaviors, and attitudes
What is emphathy?
300
work with people suffering from mental disorders or psychological distress.
What is Mental Health Psychologist?
300
deny the reality of the situation.
What is denial?
300
Name 3 of the 4 suggestions on how to improve your self-esteem
What is positive self-talk, integrity, supportive friends, and accept yourself?
400
A severe, chronic, exaggerated worrying about everyday events is the most common symptom in people with GAD. This is a worrying that lasts for at least six months, makes it difficult to concentrate and to carry out routine activities, and happens for many hours each day in some people. Some people with this disorder anticipate the worst and often experience physical symptoms of fatigue, tension, headaches and nausea due to the severity of their anxiety.
What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
400
a measure of how much you value, respect, and feel confident about yourself
What is self esteem?
400
pre-vocational skills communication skills interaction skill socialization skills are all principles of what.....
What is the PSR principles of Destiny House?
400
The intense emotion is deflected from our vulnerable core, redirected and expressed instead as _____. The ____ may be aimed at inanimate objects, complete strangers, friends or family.
What is anger?
400
the characteristic of doing what one knows is right even when no one is watching
What is integrity?
500
A person who has ________ disorder will experience delusions, hallucinations, other symptoms that are characteristic of schizophrenia and significant disturbances in their mood (e.g., affective symptoms). According to the DSM-IV-TR, people who experience more than two weeks of psychotic symptoms in the absence of severe mood disturbances—and then have symptoms of either depression or bipolar disorder—may have __________ disorder. __________ disorder is thought to be between the bipolar and schizophrenia diagnoses as it has features of both. Depressive symptoms associated with _________ disorder can include—but are not limited to—hopelessness, helplessness, guilt, worthlessness, disrupted appetite, disturbed sleep, inability to concentrate, and depressed mood (with or without suicidal thoughts). Manic (bipolar) symptoms associated with ________ disorder can include increased energy, decreased sleep (or decreased need for sleep), distractibility, fast (“pressured”) speech, and increased impulsive behaviors (e.g., sexual activities, drug and alcohol abuse, gambling or spending large amounts of money).
What is Schizoaffective disorder?
500
an unconscious thought or behavior used to avoid experiencing unpleasant emotions
What is defense mechanism?
500
a system of processes and behaviours that determines how medicines are used by patients and healthcare services
What is medicine management?
500
The normal reaction to feelings of helplessness and vulnerability is often a need to regain control– •If only we had sought medical attention sooner… •If only we got a second opinion from another doctor… •If only we had tried to be a better person toward them… Secretly, we may make a deal with God or our higher power in an attempt to postpone the inevitable. This is a weaker line of defense to protect us from the painful reality.
What is bargaining?
500
Name 4 of the 6 tips for managing your emotions
What is music, journal, talk to a friend, exercise, Let Go of what you can't control, or draw?
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