HE100A: Health Issues I Lecture 6: Mental Health

These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms and definitions related to mental health topics discussed in the lecture.

Psychopathology

The study of mental disorders and abnormal behavior.

Somatogenesis

The theory that mental disorders originate from physiological or biological causes.

Moral Treatment

A movement that advocated for the humane treatment of individuals with mental illness.

Anxiety

A cognitive-emotional state associated with the anticipation of a negative event.

Psychosis

A psychological state characterized by an inability to distinguish reality from imagination.

Delusion

A false belief or misinterpretation of reality that is maintained despite evidence to the contrary.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

A condition characterized by excessive anxiety and worry occurring more days than not for at least six months.

Mood Disorder

A type of disorder that affects an individual's emotional state, leading to disturbances in mood.

Anxiolytics

A class of medications used to reduce anxiety.

Personality Disorder

A category of mental disorders characterized by enduring patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience.