Chapter 20 Mental Health and Mental Illness

Mental health

The normal functioning of emotional & intellectual abilities

Mental Illness

A disorder that affects a person’s ability to function and can cause confusion, disorientation, agitation, & anxiety

Situation response

A temporary condition with symptoms similar to those of mental illness

Fallacy

A false belief

Intellectual disability

A developmental disability causing below-average mental functioning, not classified as a mental illness, requiring emotional support

Defense Mechanisms

Unconscious behaviors used to release tension or cope with stress

Anxiety

Uneasiness, worry, or fear, often related to a situation or condition

(GAD) General Anxiety Disorder

Characterized by chronic anxiety and worry even without a specific cause

Panic Disorder

Characterized by regular panic attacks or constant anxiety about having another attack

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

An anxiety disorder leading to repetitive behaviors

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Anxiety disorder resulting from experiencing a traumatic event

Phobia

An intense, irrational fear or anxiety about an object, place, or situation

Claustrophobia

Fear of being in confined spaces

Depression

A mood disorder causing mood swings, fatigue, apathy, and anxiety

Apathy

Lack of interest in activities

Bipolar Disorder

A mood disorder causing mood swings, changes in energy levels, extreme activity, and extreme depression

Hallucinations

False distorted sensory perceptions

Delusions

Persistent false beliefs

Psychotherapy

Treatment method involving discussing problems with mental health professionals

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Psychotherapy for anxiety disorders and depression focusing on modifying negative thinking and behavioral patterns

Substance Abuse

Repeated harmful use of legal or illegal substances