Mental Health Diagnosis and Disorders

Flashcards covering mental health diagnosis methods, various anxiety disorders, OCD and related disorders, depression, suicide definitions, and PTSD symptoms, based on lecture notes.

Clinicians mentally diagnose people using the __ model, which includes Biology, Psychology, and Social factors.

Biopsychosocial

A physical illness like low thyroid can mimic __.

depression

The primary manual for diagnosing mental disorders, providing criteria and classification, is the __.

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

When medicine is used for a symptom it wasn't intended to cure, it is referred to as __ use.

off-label

__ is defined as persistent feelings of apprehension or dread that interfere with daily activities.

Anxiety

When all symptoms of anxiety occur all the time during every situation, a person may be diagnosed with _.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

A terrible fear of being embarrassed or ridiculed in social situations, even when willing to socialize, is characteristic of __.

Social Anxiety Disorder

Agoraphobia is the fear of at least __ situations in which one feels as if they cannot escape.

two

An __ fear that results in a tense reaction without any reason to something that’s usually harmless is called a phobia.

irrational

__ is a therapeutic technique that slowly exposes a client to what they're afraid of to show them there’s nothing to be afraid of.

Systematic Desensitization

Common medications used to treat anxiety disorders, such as Paxil and Prozac, are a class of drugs known as __.

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)

A sudden onset of terrible heart racing and feeling like dying due to incorrect breathing describes an __ attack.

anxiety

Restlessness or an inability to sit still, often a symptom of anxiety, is known as __.

psychomotor agitation

The symptom of anxiety characterized by uncomfortable and uncontrollable thoughts is known as __ thoughts.

intrusive

Historically used to treat anxiety, __ like Xanax are no longer first-line due to their high addictiveness and withdrawal risks.

Benzodiazepines

__ are persistent and negative intrusive thoughts, often about a loved one being in danger, which are characteristic of OCD.

Obsessions

In OCD, an irrational __ is a behavior or mental act that occurs out of fear of an obsessive fear coming true, temporarily reducing anxiety.

compulsion

__ is a type of anxiety disorder characterized by severe anxiety attacks.

Panic disorder

__ is an OCD-related disorder where a person picks any hair on their body to temporarily reduce anxiety.

Trichilomania

Repeatedly picking one's skin, leading to scabs and lesions as a way to temporarily reduce anxiety, is characteristic of __.

Excoriation (skin picking disorder)

__ is characterized by persistent extreme difficulty discarding possessions regardless of their value, distinct from collecting, and causes panic if items are discarded.

Hoarding disorder

A mood disorder where a person cannot easily get over symptoms of sadness and these symptoms occur in all situations is known as __.

Major Depressive Disorder

A major indicator of depression is a __ mood.

sad

In men, depression often presents as physical aches and pain without reason, and sometimes as __.

aggression

A sudden happiness following feelings of helplessness and hopelessness, along with giving away personal belongings, can be a red flag for __.

suicide

__ is defined as death caused by self-directed injurious behavior with the intent to die.

Suicide

An act where a person intends to die but does not succeed is called a suicide __.

attempt

Thoughts about wanting to die or ending one's life are referred to as suicidal __.

ideation

__ is intentional hurting without the intent to die, often serving as a coping mechanism.

Self harm

Women attempt suicide more frequently, but __ die more often due to using more lethal means.

men

The strongest indicator of a future suicide attempt is a past __ attempt.

suicide

Trauma refers to life-or-death events, episodes of severe abuse, or any event where life is perceived to be in __.

danger

In PTSD, __ symptoms include nightmares, flashbacks, and intrusive memories.

intrusive

Consuming, unwelcome memories that a person cannot stop remembering are called __ memories in PTSD.

intrusive

Avoiding any reminder of a traumatic event is a common PTSD symptom known as __.

avoidance

An overexaggerated startled reflex and constantly scanning for potential threats are symptoms of __ in PTSD.

hyperarousal

__ is the constant scanning for potential threats, leading to a high threat alert similar to paranoia, seen in PTSD.

Hypervigilance

Getting traumatized through hearing or seeing something traumatic happen to others is known as __ traumatization.

vicarious