methal health exam 3

Types of Stress

Maturational stress and adventitious stress.

Stress Definition

Perceptions, emotions, anxieties, or social/economic events considered threatening to physical health, personal safety, or well-being.

Eustress

Positive stress that protects health.

Distress

Damaging stress.

Stressor

A trigger, which can be real or perceived.

Phase 1 of Crisis Development

Specific stressful event occurs; feelings of discomfort or bewilderment.

Phase 2 of Crisis Development

Event perceived as a threat; anxiety increases; usual coping is attempted.

Phase 3 of Crisis Development

Disorganization and cognitive, physical, or social symptoms occur.

Phase 4 of Crisis Development

Mobilization of resources; new problem-solving methods or redefinition of the threat.

Normal Anxiety

A natural reaction to threatening situations.

Pathological Anxiety

Occurs when the response interferes with adaptive behavior, causes physical symptoms, or exceeds a tolerable level for the individual.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

Chronic anxiety leading to pervasive worry and physical symptoms.

Panic Disorder

Characterized by recurrent unexpected panic attacks.

Social Phobia

Fear of being humiliated or scrutinized in social situations.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Characterized by obsessions and/or compulsions that are time-consuming and cause distress.

Agoraphobia

Fear of being in situations where escape may be difficult.

Compassion Fatigue

Exhaustion from empathetic engagement with others' suffering.

Burnout

Exhaustion from work demands and organizational factors; develops gradually.

Obsessions (OCD)

Recurrent and persistent thoughts that are intrusive and uncontrollable.

Compulsions (OCD)

Repetitive behaviors performed in response to obsessions to reduce anxiety.

Refeeding Syndrome

A metabolic disturbance that occurs when feeding resumes to malnourished individuals.

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder marked by significant weight loss and distorted body image.

Bulimia Nervosa

Characterized by cycles of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors.

Binge-Eating Disorder (BED)

Recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of food without purging.

Factitious Disorder

Physical or psychological symptoms intentionally produced to assume the 'sick role.'

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Characterized by grandiosity, a need for admiration, and a lack of empathy.

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Characterized by unstable relationships, emotional lability, and poor impulse control.

Clearing Environment for Anxiety

Provide a calm, quiet environment and ask about suicidal plans.

Active Listening in Anxiety Care

Reflect back patient concerns to show understanding.

Therapeutic Activities for Eating Disorders

Incorporate group therapy focused on coping strategies and self-esteem.