Chapter 5 Flashcards
(36 cards)
This is the condition of feeling uneasy or worried about what may happen.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a common response to ___.
Stress
This is a prolonged feeling of helplessness, hopelessness, and sadness.
Depression
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions with ___.
Teens
What are the types of depression?
Major Depression
Mild Depression
Adjustment Disorder
What is major depression?
Intense depression that can last for weeks or months
What is mild depression?
Less severe depression, but can last for years
What is adjustment disorder?
A reaction to a specific life event
What are some reasons depression can happen?
Medical reasons
Psychological reasons
Social reasons
This is a lack of strong feeling, interest, or concern.
Apathy
People who are depressed may experience ___.
Apathy
A depression-treatment plan from a health professional can include what?
Taking medication
Making changes in home/school environment
Counseling
Developing faith life
This is the act of someone isolation themselves
Alienation
This is when someone intentionally takes their own life.
Suicide
Suicide is most common in ___ year olds
15-19
This is multiple suicides occurring close to the same time because of people being friends/family with someone who suicided.
Suicide Clusters
Name some mental health professionals
Counselors
School psychologist
Neurologist
What is a psychiatrist?
Someone who treats mental health disorders
What is a neurologist?
Someone who specializes in brain disorders
What is psychotherapy?
Therapy where you talk with a mental health professional
What is behavior therapy?
Therapy where you focus on changing unwanted behaviors
What is cognitive therapy?
Therapy where you change your thought pattern
What is family therapy?
Therapy that helps/supports family relationships and communication skills
What is group therapy?
Therapy where a group of people who have similar problems meet regularly with a councilor