Definitions
A mood state characterized by a strong negative emotion and bodily symptoms of tension in anticipation of future danger or misfortune.
What is Anxiety.
Immediate reaction to perceived danger or threat aimed at escaping potential harm.
What is Fight or Flight response.
A serious condition in which an infant or young child doesn't establish healthy attachments with parents or caregivers. Symptoms include: unexplained withdrawal, fear, sadness, or irritability. The child may also not seek for comfort or will show no response when comfort is given.
What is Reactive Attachment Disorder.
_____________ is a cycle of behaviors, thoughts, and emotions experienced by many people who suffer from bulimia nervosa or binge eating disorder.
What is Binge-Purge Cycle.
Insulin injections, diet and exercise are three common treatments for __________. Symptoms can include: excessive urination, headaches, blurred vision or weight loss.
What is Diabetes.
Difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep or sleep that isn't restorative.
What is Insomnia Disorder.
Present-oriented emotional reaction which occurs in the face of a current danger and marked by a strong escape tendency.
What is Fear.
Is known as a less severe disorder than Post-traumatic stress disorder. This disorder occurs when the child has a strong reaction to a stressful event such as a death or illness in the family, a serious injury or natural disaster. Impairs the ability to function at home, at school, and in social events.
What is Acute Stress Disorder.
________ is a major factor in reducing life expectancy in North America. Risks of serious health problems include cardiovascular problems, diabetes, and cancer. Certain medical conditions, mental health problems, or poor dieting can lead to this disorder.
What is Obesity.
Involuntary discharge of urine during day or night. Has three DSM-5 sub-types: Nocturnal, Diurnal, or a combination of both.
What is Enuresis.
________________ are directed at modifying: Distorted information processing, physiological reactions to perceived threat, sense of a lack of control and excessive escape and avoidance behaviors.
What is Treatments.
20% of kids who suffer with social anxiety disorder also suffer with _______________ and may self-medicate with drugs.
What is Major Depression.
An emotional or behavioral reaction to an identifiable stressful event or change in a person's life that is considered maladaptive. The change can come from the family moving, a parental divorce or separation, the loss of a pet, or the birth of a new sibling.
What is Adjustment Disorder.
An emotional disorder characterized by an obsessive desire to lose weight by refusing to eat. Individuals may also have a distorted body image.
What is Anorexia Nervosa.
The passage of feces in inappropriate places. Has two DSM-5 sub-types: with or without constipation and overflow incontinence. Considered to be a problem with children age 4 and up.
What is Encopresis.
A mark inattention to a child’s needs for affection; refusal to provide needed psychological care is known as __________ neglect.
What is Emotional neglect.
Between what age do people get their first panic attack?
What is 15-19.
Children exposed to chronic or severe stressors, for example: major accidents, natural disasters, kidnapping, brutal physical assaults, war and violence, or sexual abuse are at high risk of developing ________________.
What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
An eating disorder in which a large quantity of food is consumed in a short period of time, followed by purging to get rid of extra calories in an unhealthy way.
What is Bulimia Nervosa.
A self-defeating behavior pattern --- Example: A woman with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder continues to wash her hands multiple times a day until they begin to bleed, yet she feels unable to stop.
What is Neurotic Paradox.
Any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker, which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse, or exploitation, or an act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk of serious harm.
What is Maltreatment.
What are the 7 categories of anxiety disorder?
What is Separation Anxiety Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Specific Phobia, Social Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia, and Selective Mutism.
Children with __________________ are not afraid to talk or be touched by strangers. They are overly friendly, talkative and may even hug or cuddle people they do not know.
What is Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder.
Ingestion of inedible, non-nutritive substances (e.g. insects, hair, dirt, and paint) for a period of at least one month.
What is Pica.
________ impairs functioning of the prefrontal cortex. Leads to decreased concentration and diminishes one's ability to inhibit or control basic drives, impulses and emotions. Disrupts your thought process, which can trigger hallucinations.
What is Sleep Deprivation.