Mental health and stressors

Describe or give examples for the following

Depression

A mood disorder that can be cause by a chemical imbalance in the brain.

ADHD

Chronic condition that typically begins in childhood but can impact individuals throughout their life.

Anxiety

Disorders that lead to extreme feelings of worry and fear, to the point that the person’s ability to function and respond to typical situations is inhibited.

PTSD

A condition resulting from a traumatic or terrifying event.

Environmental stressors

Environmental obstacles that cause stress in a person’s life.

Examples of environmental stressors

Factors in the environment - pollution, UV, overcrowding.

Events - death of a loved one, theft/vandalism

Socioeconomic stressors

Financial situations that can cause stress

Examples of socioeconomic stressors

Sudden unexpected expense, job loss, debt, retirement, change in economy affecting livelihoods & investments, and ID theft.

Stressors

Anything that causes stress/anxiety