Chapter 9 Lesson 1

Did You Know Sometimes feelings of sadness, anxiety, and anger persist for weeks, or even years and affect a person’s behavior or daily activities. This may indicate a mental disorder that requires professional health services.

What Are Mental Disorders? A. A mental disorder is an illness of the mind that can affect the thought, feelings, and behavior of a person, preventing him or her from leading a happy, healthful, and productive life.

What Are Mental Disorders? B. Mental disorders require medical attention; many mental and emotional disturbances involve imbalances in brain chemistry.

Types of Mental Disorders Mental disorders are classified as either organic or functional An organic disorder is caused by a physical illness or injury to the brain. A functional disorder has psychological cause and does not involve brain damage.

Types of Mental Disorders B. An anxiety disorder is a condition in which real or imagined fears are difficult to control. 1. Phobia 2. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder 3. Panic Disorder 4. Post-traumatic Stress disorder

Types of Mental Disorders C. A mood disorder is an illness, often with an organic cause, that involves mood extremes that interfere with everyday life. 1. Clinical Depression 2. Bipolar disorder

Types of Mental Disorders D. Eating disorders- anorexia and bulimia E. Conduct disorder F. Schizophrenia G. Personality disorder 1. Antisocial 2. Borderline personality disorder 3. Passive-aggressive personality disorder