Chapter 14: Mental Disorders: Overview Flashcards
is a severe mental disorder where the individual loses touch with reality
psychosis
mood and thought disorders, which often respond to medication and psychosis are what axis of diagnosis
Axis I
mental retardation and personality disorders. Many third-party providers currently do not reimburse for these disorders
Axis II
Medical conditions that contribute to the psychological condition
Axis III
Stressors that contribute to psychological condition
Axis IV
GAF (global assessment of functioning). number between o to 100, that indicates level of functioning with 0 represent the lowest level of functioning and 100 representing the highest
Axis V
severe impairments in several areas of development, including communication and social interaction skill
Pervasive Development Disorders (PDD)
similar to children with autism, experience problems with social interaction and communication. Additionally, they usually have a narrow range of interests. average or more commonly above average intelligence.
Asperger’s Syndrome
allows children to start developing normally in all areas, physical and mental. between 2 and 10 years of age, loses many of the skills her or she has acquired. lose body function, language and social skills
Childhood Disintegrative Disorder
very rare disorder causes the child to experience symptoms associated with PDD. experiences problems with physical development
Jett’s Syndrome
subtype is used if six (or more) symptoms of inattention (but fewer than six symptoms of hyperactivity impulsivity) have persisted for at least 6 months
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Predominantly Inattentive Type
subtype should be used if six (or more) symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsivity (but fewer than six of inattention) have persisted for at least 6 months
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type
subtype should be used if six (or more) symptoms of inattention and six (or more) symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsivity have persisted for at least 6 months
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Combined Type
appear as sudden, rapid, recurrent motor movement or vocalization that is nonrhythmic
Tic Disorders
misuse of various drugs that modify mood or behavior
drug abuse
person experiences a pathologic disturbance in mood that affects all aspects of his or her life
Mood Disorder
inability to experience pleasure
anhedonia
what are the five stages of grief in order
denial anger bargaining depression acceptance
is a depressive condition that is manifested on a cycle at regular times of the year. usually begins in the fall of the year, extends through the winter months, and then improves or goes into remission during the spring
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) or seasonal pattern specifier
ranges from mild depression, to moderate depressive mood, to severe postpartum psychosis. occurs after a woman gives birth
postpartum depression
have a condition known as free-floating anxiety and live in a constant state of apparently causeless anxiety
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
anxiety also is unfocused. anxiety begins suddenly and unexpectedly, reaching a peak within 10 minutes
Panic Disorder
group of mental disorders in which the person experiences physical symptoms without the underlying organic causes
Somatoform Disorder
is he feigning of symptoms for financial or personal gain ; deliberate and fraudulent
Malingering
pattern of behavior that deviates from society’s norms
Personality Disorder
