Mental Disorders

Mental Disorders

illnesses of the mind that can affect thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and the relationships of a person

Stigma

negative label or mark of shame; stereotype

Phobia

is an exaggerated and irrational fear of someone or something

OCD

an anxiety disorder that causes recurrent intrusive obsessions which lead to compulsions

PTSD

is triggered by a terrifying event - either experiencing it or witnessing it

Hypochondria

the irrational fear of having an illness or any kind of chronic disease

Dissociative Identity Disorder

an individual develops multiple personalities in reaction to trauma

Manic/Depressive - Bipolar

involves roller coaster like mood swings which include depressive lows and extreme highs

Clinical Depression

mood disorder caused by a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest - affects how one thinks or feels

Schizophrenia

a severe chronic disorder that affects how a person acts, feels, and behaves, and may act like they have lost touch with reality

Borderline Personality

diagnosed by symptoms of unstable moods and can include self-image issues, difficulty managing emotions and behavior, and unstable relationships

Anorexia

an eating disorder characterized by a strong desire to lose body mass and refusal to consume calories

Bulimia

serious, potentially life threatening eating disorder - people will secretly binge then purge to get rid of extra calories

Tourettes

disorder involving repetitive movements or unwanted sounds and cannot be easily controlled

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

constant and excessive worrying and nervousness with no clear cause or reason that a person feels everyday

Dementia

caused by a brain injury or disease and effects memory, personality, and reasoning

Psychiatrist

physician who diagnoses and treats, can prescribe medication

Clinical Psychologist

professional who diagnoses and treats but cannot prescribe medication

Counselor

works with people with personal and educational matters

Social Worker

provides guidance and treatment in mental hospital, clinic, or family service agency

Psychotherapy

talk therapy

Behavior Therapy

focuses on changing unwanted behaviors through rewards and reinforcements

Cognitive Therapy

identify and correct distorted thinking patterns, feelings, and behaviors that can be destructive

Group Therapy

treating a group of people who has similar problems with a trained professional

Biomedical Therapy

use of medications