Vocabulary
a disturbance in the normal function of a part of the body.
disorder
In some instances, teens consider ________ because they cannot handle the pressures they face at home or at school
Suicide
An intense or exaggerated fear of a specific situation or object
Phobia
Acrophobia
Fear of heights
a disorder in which intense anxiety or fear keeps a person from functioning normally.
anxiety disorder
Schizophrenics are often unable to tell the difference between ______ events and ones they are imagining
Real
a psychological condition that affects a person’s ability to interact normally with others.
personality disorder
Noctiphobia
Fear of night
an exaggerated fear of a specific situation or object.
phobia
______ is counseling that seeks to improve troubled family relationships.
family therapy
a very serious mood disorder in which people lose interest in life and can no longer find enjoyment in anything.
major depression.
Hydrophobia
Fear of water
a severe mental disorder in which people lose contact with reality
Schizophrenia
_______ is a mental health professional who is trained and licensed by the state to perform therapy.
a psychologist
Pounding heart, sweating, trembling, shortness of breath, nausea, fear of losing control
Panic Disorder
Glossophobia
Fear of public speaking
a disorder in which a person undergoes changes in mood that seem inappropriate or extreme.
mood disorder
_______ is a medical doctor with a specialty in the treatment of mental health problems and can prescribe medication.
psychiatrist
Withdrawal or depression after a distressing experience such as sexual abuse, a natural disaster, an accident, or witnessing violence
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Tachophobia
Fear of speed