Unit 8 Mental Illness

Mental illness

A continuum where individuals may experience varying degrees of psychological distress.

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5

A manual that categorizes different mental disorders for diagnostic purposes.

Diathesis-Stress Model

Considers the combination of genetic predisposition and environmental stress in the development of mental illness.

Psychoanalytic Perspective

Attributes mental struggles to repressed childhood trauma.

Cognitive Perspective

Links mental illness to illogical or maladaptive thinking patterns.

Humanistic Perspective

Suggests discrepancies between real and ideal self or unmet needs from Maslow's hierarchy.

Behavioural Perspective

Focuses on learned behaviors through conditioning and observational learning.

Biological Perspective

Views mental illness as related to chemical imbalances in the brain.

Sociocultural Perspective

Considers the impact of the environment on mental health.

Panic Disorder

Characterized by random panic attacks and symptoms like shortness of breath and increased heart rate.

Agoraphobia

Fear of being in situations where escape might be difficult.

Specific Phobia

Irrational fear of a specific object or situation.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Persistent and uncontrollable anxiety without a specific cause.

Bipolar I Disorder

Involves extreme mood swings between manic and depressive states.

Dissociative Identity Disorder

Presence of multiple distinct personalities within one individual.

Anorexia Nervosa

Eating disorder characterized by restrictive eating to lose weight.

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Involves atypical social and cognitive development patterns.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Includes symptoms like short attention span, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Involves persistent obsessions and compulsions to alleviate anxiety.

Schizophrenia

Affects thinking, feeling, and behavior with positive and negative symptoms.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Occurs following a traumatic event, leading to flashbacks and anxiety.

Antisocial Personality Disorder

Characterized by disregard for others and manipulative behavior.

Borderline Personality Disorder

Involves unstable relationships, self-image, and impulsive behavior.

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Features a need for admiration and lack of empathy for others.