Unit 1 Chapter 4 Flashcards
What is a mental illness?
Alterations in thinking, emotions, and/or intentional behaviors that produce psychological distress and/or impaired functioning.
What can mental illnesses be caused by?
environmental factors, e.g., abuse, neglect, trauma, or drug use.
What are the 2 types of basic human needs?
- Maintenance needs—physical safety and survival
- Growth needs—social belonging, self-esteem
What does it mean to be mentally healthy?
not mean we never feel angry, anxious, lonely, depressed, confused or overwhelmed
Explain/Describe cognition
how we see the world;
perception, learning & reasoning
Explain the role of positive emotions in mental and physical health.
- set goals
- success
define agency
belief that one can influence one’s life
3 categories of coping strategies
- Change the interaction with the cause of the stress
- Change thoughts or beliefs regarding the significance of the situation.
- Change thoughts or beliefs regarding the significance of the situation.
examples of Change the interaction with the cause of the stress
Attack the situation head-on.
Avoid the situation.
Adapt to the situation.
examples of Change thoughts or beliefs regarding the significance of the situation.
Evaluating the situation.
Seeing your distress as necessary or temporary.
Focusing on positive aspects of a situation and minimizing the negative.
Devaluing the goal and believing you will do fine no matter the outcome.
examples of change the distressing feeling without changing the situation or how you feel about it.
Exercise
Meditation
Talking to someone who is receptive and empathetic
Social Anxiety Disorder
An ongoing, pervasive fear of being observed and evaluated by others in all social situations most of the time.
Panic Disorder
A condition that involves sudden, terrifying panic attacks that generally occur without warning.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Chronic and exaggerated worry and tension, always anticipating disaster
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Characterized by anxious thoughts or rituals you feel you cannot control.
depression
Major depression is characterized by feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, and reduced interest in previously enjoyable activities, along with other symptoms.
Bipolar disorder
major episodes of depression alternating with periods of excited euphoria (“mania”).
Seasonal affective disorder
depression during the winter months;
Dysthymia
associated with disturbances in sleep, appetite, and ability to concentrate.
ADHD
difficulty focusing on activities, organizing and finishing tasks, and managing his or her time.
Autism Spectrum Disorder
varying degrees of impairment in communication skills and social interactions, and restricted, repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behavior
Parasomnias
Activities that interrupt restful sleep
May include
Nightmares
Sleepwalking
3 components of mental health
cognitive health, emotional health & behavioral health
Five signs of depression
persistent low mood, loss of interest and pleasure, change In appetite and weight, increase irritability, sleep disturbances
