Mental and emotional health issues Flashcards
about 20% of the U.S. population is affected. a condition that affects the brain and influences the way a person thinks, feels, behaves, or relates to people or surrounding
mental health condition
Extreme patterns like a compulsion to eat or avoid eating. caused by a complex mixture of biological, behavioral, psychological, and social factors
Eating disorders
harbors an irrational fear of being overwight and tries fad deits, diet pills, and even straving to lose weight. Often results in: malnutrition, acidity, low blood pressure, low bonded density, anemia, headaches, tiredness, irritability, an dmood swings. Can be fatal and people suffering need help from a healthcare pro
Anorexia Nervose
Characterized by binge eating and then purging the food from the body by vomiting or taking laxatives. Most people don’t gain weight, but the binging and purging cause dehydration, kidney damage, and nutrient deficiency
bulimia
A disorder where people cannot control their compulsion to eat. They eat even when they are not hungry or are full. .Differs from bulimia because it is not followed by purging. People who suffer from this can gain a lot of weight which results in: high blood pressure, bladder problems, high cholesterol, risk of certain types of cancers
Binge eating disorder
A blanket term that covers several forms of intense and persistent fears, worries, and phobias. 18% of Americans have this and it can be treated ith medication or therapy
anxiety disorders
Refers to a pattern of recurring thoughts or behaviors that prevents people from going about their day normally. People might feel an irresistible urge to do things repeatedly throughout the day
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Is a condition that may develop after a terrifying event that caused physical or mental harm. People who survive life-threatening trauma such as personal assaults, earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, bombings, plane crashes, or military combat are at risk
post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
defined by severe mod changes that interfere with a person’s everyday life
Mood disorders
Also called manic-depression disorder, causes changes in persons mood energy level, behavior, and ability to function. A person will alternate between extreme happiness, called mania, ad extreme sadness. These extreme emotions may leave the person tired and unable to concentrate. They also may result in overeating and oversleeping
Bipolar Disorder
shows up in social behaviors such as lying, theft, violence, aggression, and vandalism. People suffering from this disorder experience anxiety, depressing, and low self esteem. THey may have problems relating to others or holding onto a job
Conduct disorder
someone suffering from ______ would be isolated, emotionally unstable, selfish, and demanding
Antisocial personality disorder
Symtpoms of __________ include not being able to make decisions and being overly dependent on others
Passive aggressive personality disorder
People suffering from __________ often experience troubled relationships and have poor self-esteem. THey can also be violent with the people they need most.
borderline personality disorder
About 10% of the population suffers from a __________. People with these illnesses can be treated with counseling; sometimes medication can help too.
Personality disorder
