Mental disorders

Question 1

What is depression?

Answer 1

Depression is a consistent low mood, with feelings of sadness, irritability and emptiness for a period of two weeks or more

Question 2

What is anxiety?

Answer 2

Anxiety is intensive, excessive and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations.

Question 3

List symptoms of depression.

Answer 3

• Headaches
• Chronic pain
• Insomnia

Question 4

List symptoms of anxiety.

Answer 4

• Fast heart rate
• Rapid breathing
• Sweating

Question 5

Explain how the fight-or-flight response contributes to anxiety disorders.

Answer 5

An anxiety disorder refers to when the fight or flight response occurs when it is not needed.

Question 6

Describe the three stages of systematic desensitisation.

Answer 6

1. Reducing physiological responses through relaxation and breathing strategies.
2. Creating a fear hierarchy that gradually exposes client to the feared stimuli
3. Progressive exposure is paired with relaxation strategies.