Mental Health Disorders Overview

Flashcards covering key vocabulary terms and concepts related to mental health disorders as discussed in the lecture.

Mental Disorders

A form of diseases characterized by distressful and dysfunctional patterns of thoughts, feelings, or behaviors interfering with daily life.

Somatogenic Hypothesis

The theory that mental disorders have physiological causes such as illness, genetic inheritance, or brain damage.

Psychogenic Hypothesis

The idea that symptoms of mental disorders are caused by psychological processes.

Biopsychosocial Model

A holistic perspective that considers biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors in understanding mental disorders.

Diathesis-Stress Model

A theory suggesting that a predisposition toward mental disorder (diathesis) and environmental stressors trigger the disorder.

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders (DSM-5)

A manual providing standard criteria and definitions for diagnosing mental disorders.

Panic Disorder

A condition characterized by unexpected panic attacks and fear of having more attacks, often leading to agoraphobia.

Agoraphobia

An intense fear of being in situations where escape might be difficult, often resulting from panic disorder.

Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD)

A condition where individuals experience intense fear of being judged or watched by others.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

A disorder marked by excessive anxiety and worry, often accompanied by physical symptoms like tension.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

A debilitating condition where individuals have obsessive thoughts and engage in compulsive behaviors.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

A condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing traumatic events, leading to severe anxiety and flashbacks.

Bipolar Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by extreme mood swings between depressive episodes and manic episodes.

Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders

A group of disorders characterized by disorganized thoughts, emotions, and perceptions, including delusions and hallucinations.

Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)

A rare condition where a person has two or more distinct identities or personality states.

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder defined by self-starvation and excessive weight loss.

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging or fasting.

Binge Eating Disorder

A disorder involving binge eating without subsequent purging, accompanied by feelings of distress.