Positive Treatment
treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder
what is therapy?
A woman who has 16 distinct personalities describes her abusive past to a psychiatrist
what is Sybil?
a common mental health condition that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and changes in how you think, sleep, eat and act
what is depression?
a neurodevelopmental disorder "characterized by persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction across multiple contexts" and "restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities"
what is autism?
a medicine or other substance which has a physiological effect when ingested or otherwise introduced into the body
what are drugs?
activity requiring physical effort, carried out to sustain or improve health and fitness
what is exercise?
a mother who is overprotective of her daughter, who is trying to escape the toxic relationship she has with her mother
intense, excessive, and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations. Fast heart rate, rapid breathing, sweating, and feeling tired may occur
what is anxiety?
a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness, it often begins in childhood and can persist into adulthood. It may contribute to low self-esteem, troubled relationships, and difficulty at school or work
what is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?
A chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled drinking and preoccupation with alcohol
what is an alcoholic?
a substance used for medical treatment, especially a medicine or drug given to you by a doctor
what is prescription medication?
When a man gets transferred for evaluation from a prison farm to a mental institution, he assumes it will be a less restrictive environment
what is One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest?
a psychological condition where someone pretends to be ill or deliberately produces symptoms of illness in themselves
what is munchausen syndrome?
A disorder characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states, it is usually a reaction to trauma as a way to help a person avoid bad memories
what is dissociative identity disorder?
when a person inflicts pain on themselves intentionally
what is self-harm?
an activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure
what are hobbies?
After struggling with depression in a mental hospital, a man decides he wants to become a doctor. He enrolls at Virginia Medical University but is disillusioned by the school's clinical perspective on patient care
what is Patch Adams?
a disorder that affects a person's ability to think, feel, and behave clearly, it is characterized by thoughts or experiences that seem out of touch with reality, disorganized speech or behavior, and decreased participation in daily activities
what is schizophrenia?
It is a group of conditions characterized by impairment of at least two brain functions, such as memory loss and judgment symptoms include forgetfulness, limited social skills, and thinking abilities so impaired that it interferes with daily functioning
what is dementia?
a condition of body and mind that typically recurs for several hours every night, in which the eyes are closed
what is sleep?
communication or direct involvement with someone or something
what is interaction?
A star high-school dancer starts using prescription painkillers after she is sidelined by a knee injury. Feeling isolated, she is adopted by a popular group, which leads to sharing her pills, and falling in love for the first time
what is Perfect High?
excessive obsessions that lead to repetitive compulsions, it is characterized by unreasonable thoughts and fears that lead to compulsive behaviors
what is obsessive compulsive disorder?
a disorder in which a person has difficulty recovering after experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event, the condition may last months or years, with triggers that can bring back memories of the trauma accompanied by intense emotional and physical reaction, symptoms may include nightmares or unwanted memories of the trauma, avoidance of situations that bring back memories of the trauma, heightened reactions, anxiety, or depressed mood
what is post traumatic stress disorder?
remain apart from others for a period of time