Untitled Deck Flashcards
(20 cards)
happens in everyday situations
mild anxiety
hear, sees, grasps information, still effective in problem solving and can perceive reality
mild anxiety
irritability, tension, relieving stress (nail biting)
mild anxiety
some details, but grasp less info
moderate anxiety
selective inattention
moderate anxiety
not optimal problem solving
moderate anxiety
increase heart rate, tension, increase respiration
moderate anxiety
diaphoretic, gastric discomfort, urinary urgency, voice trembling, change in pitch
moderate anxiety
focus on 1 detail or many scattered details
severe anxiety
not noticing what’s going on around them
learning and problem solving not possible
severe anxiety
dazed, confused, HA, N, dizzy, insomnia, trembling, pounding heart
severe anxiety
hyperventilation, impending doom, tachycardia, loud/rapid speech
severe anxiety
unable to process and lose touch with reality
panic
pacing, running, shouting, withdrawal, screaming
panic
hallucinations, erratic, impulsive behaviors, immobility or hyperactivity
panic
dilated pupils, inability to speak or unintelligible speech
panic
What are the major causes of mental illness?
A combination of genetic, biological, psychological, and environmental factors.
What are some examples of a biological factors that can cause mental illness?
Drug and alcohol abuse. Some medical conditions or hormonal changes.
What are some examples of environmental factors that can mental illness?
Early life factors such as negative childhood experiences such as abuse or neglect. In adulthood trauma and stress, traumatic life events or ongoing stress such as social isolation, domestic violence, relationship breakdown, financial or work problems. Traumatic experiences such as living in a war zone.
What is schizophrenia?
A condition of losing touch with reality accompanied by reduced ability to function. Aka: split mind.
