Disorders
A disorder characterised by extreme sadness, most notable in individuals ages 18-25
What is depression?
Passed down from a family member through genes
What is hereditary/Genetics/Biological?
A reduction or escalation in hunger
What is loss of/increase in appetite?
A treatment that involves the admission of a patient into a facility aimed at rehabilitating or helping them recover
What is hospitalisation?
An illness that can be described as a feeling of unease
What is anxiety?
Caused by harmful substances
What is exposure to toxic substances?
A loss or gain in body mass
What is weight loss or gain?
Programs provided for individuals to acquire treatment free of cost
What is free mental health programs?
This condition can be developed following a traumatic or terrifying event such as assault, serving in the army or a natural disaster
What is PTSD?
Caused by an extremely frightening or terrifying event that has damaged the psyche
What is Psychological Trauma?
A constant feeling of tiredness or weakness
What is fatigue?
Writing your feelings or daily experiences in a book to keep track of events, relieve stress and anxiety and resolve internal conflicts
What is journaling?
Delusion, hallucination, disorganised speech and behaviour are common symptoms of this ailment
What is Schizophrenia?
Caused by disastrous events
What is Cataclysmic events?
Recurring episodes of excessive daytime sleepiness or prolonged nighttime sleep
What is hypersomnia?
Using a creative process to explore emotions, reduce anxiety, increase self-esteem and resolve other psychological issues
What is art therapy?
This disorder is distinctive from others due to the person with a mental illness' flexible personality
What is personality disorders?
Caused by a fault in or damage to one of the most vital parts of your body
What is Brain injury/defect?
A repeated stop in breath while sleeping causing loud snoring and daytime tiredness even with a full night's sleep
What is Sleep apnea?
A form of treatment used as a last resort do illnesses such as depression and bipolar disorder that involves brief intervals of electrical stimulation
What is Electroconvulsive therapy?