Mental Illness

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society

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does the behavior conform to the existing social disorder

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biological approach of mi

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physiological malfunction

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psychoanalytic approach of mi

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disorders are symbolic expressions of unconscious internal conflict

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cognitive approach of mi

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abnormal behavior is resulted by learning. behavior can be unlearned

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diathesis stress approach of mi

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biological predisposition which combines with stressful circumstances.

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psychosis

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psychological disturbance characterized by a breakdown in the ability to perceive reality.

no normal relationships while psychotic

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delusions

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profoundly false beliefs in psychotics

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what kind of disorder is psychosis

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thought disorder

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schizophrenia

Answer 9

symptoms are seldom apparent in childhood

equally in men and women (1%)

symptoms usually appear in adolescence

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symptoms of schizophrenia

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delusions- not learned
hallucinations- usually hearing voices
affect- inappropriate mood

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diagnosing schizophrenia

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bizarre delusions
auditory hallucinations
can be physical hallucinations (bugs under skin/visual)
deterioration from previous level functioning
depressive or manic syndrome
before age 45
not due to organic causes

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duration of schizophrenia

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continuous signs of illness for at least 6 months

signs: social isolation, hygiene impairment, speech, bizarre ideation.

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catatonia

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unusual or abnormal movements
fixed position for a long period of time
waxy flexibility
excited catatonia

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causes of schizophrenia

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problem in dopamine system

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schizotypal personality disorder

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has PERSUASIVE PECULIARITIES and excessive fantasies

no bizarre behaviors

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personality disorders

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inability to adjust behavior to fit the needs of different situations
behavior patterns are maladaptive
experience trouble with relationships
might be as many as 10% of the population

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psychopath and sociopath

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PP-born
SP- made

regularly breaks law
lies 
prone to fighting
little regard for safety of others
irresponsible, cant handle financial situations
doesnt feel guilt

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affective disorders

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group of illnesses characterized by a disturbance of MOOD

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depression

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major-intense, lasts for months
dysthymia- not as intense, lasts for years, biochemical

18-23% women major
8-11% men major

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diagnosing depression

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loss of interest in usually pleasurable activities

• unpleasant and reenergizing
• inablity to concentrate

look at list

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mania

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inappropriate mood where the patient is overactive, overconfident, agitated, or restless.
comes and goes in episodes

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symptoms of mania

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look at list

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bipolar disorder

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affects 5-6 million people
59% symptoms in childhood
40 y/o peak women
fluctuation in serotonin levels
equal in men and women

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biological factors of MD

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genetic factors play a role in the chemistry of your brain

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psychological factors of MD

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self concept and the ability to deal with stressors

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social factors of MD

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depressed people can cause a depressive environment

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neurosis

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not used clinically anymore aka: anxiety person often suffers from unrealistic self images and have difficulty forming relationships

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anxiety

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vague, generalized apprehension or feeling of danger needed to stay alive harms performance more common than any other disorder

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generalized anxiety disorder

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intense fears not attached to any particular object | inability to relax

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panic disorder

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sustained heightened levels of anxiety small amount of stress can push them out of control can have a panic attack

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phobic disorder

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person DISABLED by fear of object or event avoid situations fear unreasonable

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agoraphobia

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fear of being separated by source of security | mostly in women

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

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obsessions- involuntary thoughts that reoccur despite a persons attempt to stop them compulsions- repetitive behaviors that a person feels compelled to perform in order to reduce anxiety

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causes of ocd

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not in control of their life predisposition to anxiety can be inherited low levels of serotonin

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somatic disorders

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person has or believes they have physical issues that may be caused by their mental state

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psychosomatic disorders

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physical illness caused by psychological factors | hives, ulcers, headaches.

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somatoform disorders

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``` physical symptoms without an identifiable cause no actual evidence of this illness person may not seek treatment work/social disruption hypochondriasis body dysmorphic disorder ```

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conversion disorder

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psychological problems converted into physical illness

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dissociative disorders

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part of personality separates from rest dissociative amnesia dissociative identity disorder

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depersonalization disorder

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person suddenly feels strange | floating sensation

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sexual dysfunction

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loss of sexual excitement

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paraphilla

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use of random object to obtain sexual arousal

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fetishism

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repeated use of nonhuman object as the preferred or only method of sexual arousal adolescents

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transvetic fetishism

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straight males dressing in woman clothing sexual gratification most are married

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gender dysphoria

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aka: gender identity disorder not being gay gender confused