Types Of Mental Health Disorders Flashcards
What is an anxiety disorder?
A disorder that produces an abnormal fear of dread of everyday situations.
What are some types of anxiety disorders?
Generalized anxiety disorder Obsessive-compulsive disorder Panic disorder Post-traumatic stress disorder Phobic disorder
What is a mood disorder?
Inappropriate or disproportionate mood changes
8-18% of the population suffers from mood disorders
What are some types of mood disorders?
Major Depressive disorder (over 100 million experience)
Bipolar disorder
Seasonal affective disorder
What is an eating disorder?
Abnormal eating habits that are detrimental to an individual’s overall health.
What is a conduct disorder?
Specific to teens and adults
An inability to understand how their behavior affects others.
What are symptoms of conduct disorders?
Aggressive, destructive, deceitful, behavior
Violation of rules
How does a person with conduct disorder feel?
Low self-esteem
Little guilt or remorse
What are some causes of conduct disorders?
Biological, Genetics, Environmental, and Social
Treated with psychotherapy and meds
What is schizophrenia?
A loss of contact with reality
Caused by genetic, environmental, and biochemical factors
What are the types of schizophrenia?
Paranoid, disorganized, catatonic, and undifferentiated
2 million Americans affected
Can be controlled, not cured
What is a personality disorder?
A disorder that causes a person to have difficulty dealing with people and establishing meaningful relationships
What are some challenges with personality disorder?
Difficulty adapting to change
Deeply ingrained flexibility -> stress or impair normal functioning
What are some types of personality disorder?
Odd or unconventional behavior
Dramatic or unpredictable emotional behavior
Anxious or fearful behavior
