Unit 4 - Mental, Emotional Problems (TH 3) Flashcards
Disorder
A disturbance in the normal function of a part of the body
Anxiety Disorder
A disorder in which intense anxiety or fear keeps a person from functioning normally
Phobia
An exaggerated fear of a specific situation or object
Personality Disoder
A psychological condition that affects a person’s ability to interact normally with others
Mood Disorder
A disorder in which a person undergoes changes in mood that seem inappropriate or extreme
Major Depression
A very serious mood disorder in which people lose interest in life and can no longer find enjoyment in anything
Schizophrenia
A severe mental disorder in which people lose contact with reality
Suicide
The intentional taking of one’s own life
Therapy
An approach that teaches you different ways of thinking or behaving
Family Therapy
Counselling that seeks to improve troubled family relationships
Psychologist
A mental health professional who is trained and licensed by the state to perform therapy
Clinical Social Worker (CSW)
A licensed, certified mental health professional with a master’s degree in social work
Psychiatrist
A medical doctor with a specialty in the treatment of mental health problems