the condition offeeling uneasy or worried about what may happen.
Anxiety
is a prolonged feeling ofhelplessness, hopeless- ness, and sadness.
Depression
intense depression and can last for weeks or months.
Major depression
has less severe symptoms of depression, but can last for years.
Mild depression
a reaction to a specific life event.
Adjustment disorder
a lack ofstrong feeling, interest, or concern.
Apathy
An illness of the mind that can affect the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of a person, preventing him or her from leading a happy, healthful, and productive life.
Mental disorder
a mark of shame or disapproval that results in an individual being shunned or rejected by others.
Stigma
a condition in which real or imagined fears are difficult to control.
Anxiety disorder
is an illness that involves mood extremes that interfere with everyday living.
Mood disorder
patterns of behavior in which the rights ofothers or basic social rules are violated.
Conduct disorder
feeling isolated and separated from everyone else.
Alienation
the act ofintentionally taking one's own life.
Suicide
a series ofsuicides occurring within a short period of time and involving severalpeople in the same school or community.
Cluster suicides
an ongoing dialogue between a patient and a mental health professional.
Psychotherapy
treatment process that focuses on changing unwanted behaviors through rewards and reinforcements.
Behavior therapy
is a treatment method designed to identify and correct distorted thinking patterns that can lead to feelings and behaviors that may be troublesome, self-defeating, or selfdestructive.
Cognitive Therapy
focuses on helping the family function in more positive and constructive ways by exploring patterns in communication and providing support and education.
Family therapy
treating a group ofpeople who have similar problems and who meet regularly with a trained counselor.
Group therapy
the use ofcertain medications to treat or reduce the symptoms ofa mental disorder.
Drug Therapy
A strong, irrational fear of something specific, such as heights or social situations.
Phobia
Persistent thoughts, fears, or urges (obsessions) leading
to uncontrollable repetitive behaviors (compulsions). For example, the fear of germs leads to constant hand washing.
Obsessive compulsive disorder
Attacks of sudden, unexplained feelings of terror. "Panic attacks" are accompanied by trembling, increased heart rate, shortness of breath, or dizziness.
Panic disorder
Acondition that may develop after exposure to a terrifying event. Symptoms include flashbacks, nightmares, emotional numbness, guilt, sleeplessness, and problems concentrating.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Exaggerated worry and tension for no reason . People with GAD startle easi ly and have difficulty concentrati ng, relax- ing, and sleeping.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Unplanned theft of objects
Kleptomania
Repetitive cutting on parts of the body that can be hidden
Cutting
Setting fires to feel pleasure or release tension
Pyromania
Continuing to gamble despite heavy losses
Excessive Gambling
Spending money on items that you can't afford and don't need
Compulsive shopping
a mental disorder in which a person loses contact with reality.
Schizophrenia
a professional who handles personal and educational matters
Counselor
a professional who specializes in the assessment of learning, emotional, and behavioral problems of schoolchildren
School psychologist
physician who diagnoses and treats mental disorders and can prescribe medications
Psychiatrist
a physician who specializes in physical disorders of the brain and nervous system
Neurologist
a professional who diagnoses and treats emotional and behavioral disorders with counseling. Some can prescribe medications
Clinical psychologist
a professional who provides guidance and treatment for emotional problems in a hospital, mental health clinic, or family service agency
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