Mental Health and Well-Being in Adolescence Flashcards
(33 cards)
A state of emotional
and psychological well-
being in which an
individual is able to use his
or her cognitive and
emotional capabilities,
function in society, and
meet the ordinary
demands of everyday life
Mental Health
Defined as a
subjective state that
emerges from a general
feeling of satisfaction with
oneself.
Well-being
Are characterized by persistent
disturbance of eating that
result in altered consumption
or absorption of food and
significantly impair physical
health or psychosocial
functioning.
Eating disorders
intense fear of
gaining weight, disturbed
body image, refusal to
maintain normal body weight,
and dangerous measures to
lose weight.
anorexia nervosa
involves
overeating, and it is
followed by efforts to
induce vomiting, fasting,
and excessive exercise.
bulimia nervosa
Include phobic disorder, panic disorder, and obsessive compulsive disorder, which are all characterized by excessive fear, anxiety, and related behavioral disturbance.
Anxiety disorders
involves an
overindulgence of food,
but it is not followed by
efforts to induce
vomiting, fasting, and
excessive exercise.
Binge-eating disorder
Is accompanied by physical symptoms such as trembling and palpitations.
Phobic anxiety
Characterized by an abrupt
surge of intense fear or discomfort.
Panic attacks
Manifested when one experiences
persistent, uncontrollable intrusions of
unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and urges to
engage in senseless rituals (compulsions).
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Are characterized by
hopelessness, lack of
energy in their usual
activities, crying for
unexplained reasons,
and low self-esteem.
Major depressive disorder
Individuals who suffer
from this disorder
experience both
depression and manic
periods.
bipolar disorder
characterized by repeated
pattern of behaviors in which
the basic rights of others are
violated
Conduct disorder
Adolescents who suffer from
__________________ usually
display deviant behaviors and may be oversensitive or insensitive, rigid, and self centered, or they may have extravagant illusions.
personality disorder
refers to
any illegal act by a minor, and
it emphasizes the criminal as
well as the legal aspects of the
behavior.
Juvenile delinquency
individuals with this type of disorder usually
demonstrate a pattern of distrust and suspiciousness on
the motives of the people around them.
Paranoid personality disorder
this is manifested by the individual’s disregard or
violation of the rights of others.
Antisocial personality disorder
this disorder is manifested by individuals who show
excessive emotionality and attention-seeking behaviors.
Histrionic personality disorder
this disorder is evident when individuals show
a pattern of social inhibition, feelings of
inadequacy, and hypersensitivity to negative
evaluation.
Avoidant personality disorder
individuals with this type of disorder exhibit a
pattern of grandiosity.
Narcissistic personality disorder
this is manifested when individuals
demonstrate a pattern of submissive and
clinging behavior related to an excessive need
to be taken care of.
Dependent personality disorder
this disorder is manifested by a pattern or
preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism,
and control.
Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
means
“split mind.”
Schizophrenia
It is a psychotic disorder usually characterized by the deterioration in personal, social, and occupational
functioning due to bizarre emotions and abnormal perceptions.
Schizophrenia
