Chapter 3 Flashcards
Define mental disorder.
A behavioral/psychological syndrome associated with distress or disability.
What makes an individual mentally healthy?
A mentally healthy person will: Establish close relationships Carries out responsibilities Values themselves Pursue work that suits their talents Accept their limitations Have a sense of fulfillment Perceive reality as it is
What is considered the “wonder drug”?
Exercise because it Increases mood, causes higher self-esteem, causes for less stress, and alleviates mild depression and anxiety
What is the world’s most common mental illness?
The world’s most common mental illness is major depression
Why is male depression called an “under” disease?
Because it is undertreated, underdiagnosed, underrecognized, and underdiscussed.
What factors contribute to depression?
Genes, brain chemistry, childhood abuse, and chronic stress
Define major depression.
The world’s most common mental illness and sadness that doesn’t end.
What are the symptoms of major depression
Loss of interest, lack of energy, feeling helpless, and constant thoughts of death.
What is bipolar disorder?
Mood swings that take individuals from manic states of feeling energetic to depressive states.
List the characteristics of bipolar disorder.
Bipolar disorder includes mood swings, changes in thinking, behavior, and physical condition.
What is a phobia?
An anxiety disorder masked by an inordinate fear of an object, class of objects, or a situation, resulting in extreme avoidance behaviors.
What is a panic attack?
Short episode characterized by sensations of lightheadedness, dizziness, hyperventilation, numbness of extremities accompanied by an inexplicable terror.
Define OCD.
Disorder characterized by obsessions and/or compulsions that impair one’s ability to function.
Define obsession.
A recurring thought, idea, or image.
Define compulsion.
Repetitive behavior that is performed according to certain rules.
