Mental health/neurological Flashcards

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ETOH

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Alcohol history or presence.

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Anorexia nervosa

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Eating disorder characterized by extreme starvation and weight loss.

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ADHD

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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Mental disorder characterized by difficulty staying focused, difficulty paying attention, and hyperactivity.

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Bipolar disorder

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Mental disorder characterized by extreme mood swings that include emotional highs and lows.

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Bulimia nervosa

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Eating disorder characterized by eating large amounts of food and then purging.

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CBT

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Cognitive behavioral therapy. Treatment that focuses on changing an individual’s thoughts in order to change their behavior and emotional state.

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Depression

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A mental illness that causes persistent feelings of sadness that infers with daily activities for a prolonged period of time.

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Generalized anxiety disorder

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A disorder characterized by prolonged worrying and tension.

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Obsessive-compulsive disorder

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Excessive thoughts that lead to repetitive behaviors.

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10
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Postpartum depression

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Depression that occurs after childbirth.

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PTSD

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Post-traumatic stress disorder. An anxiety disorder that can develop after a person is exposed to a traumatic event.

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Schizophrenia

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Mental disorder characterized by abnormal social behavior and difficulty distinguishing what is real.

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