1. Mental / Emotional Problems

2. Functional disorder:
Has a psychological cause & does not involve brain damage
Organic disorder:
Caused by a physical illness or injury that affects the brain

3. Condition in which real or imagined fears are difficult to control
Anxiety Disorders:
Condition in which real or imagined fears are difficult to control
Phobia:
A strong & irrational fear of something specific Ex: Arachnophobia – a fear of spiders
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD):
Trapped in a pattern of repeated thoughts or behaviors Ex: Excessive hand washing
Panic disorder:
Sudden, unexplained feelings of terror “panic attacks” Ex: trembling, pounding heart, shortness of breath or dizziness
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD):
Ex: Rape, wrecks, 9-11, Katrina, etc…

4. Mood Disorders:
An illness, often with an organic cause, that involves mood extremes that interfere with everyday living
Clinical Depression:
“the blues” feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or despair last for more than a few weeks & interfere with daily activities
Bipolar Disorder (manic-depressive):
Extreme mood changes, energy levels, & behavior; high highs & low lows; teens alternate rapidly b/t the 2 extremes

5. Eating Disorders:
Psychological pressures, possible genetic factors, & an obsession with body image & fatness
Anorexia:
Anti –eating; go long periods without eating or very little
Bulimia:
Binge and purge; usually maintain a normal body wt. & can also have anorexia
Obesity:
Over eating to the extreme; more than being overweight

6. Conduct Disorders:
A pattern of behavior in which the rights of others or basic social rules are violated
FYI:
People with this disorder generally have low self-esteem & suffer from anxiety, depression, and substance abuse; Ex: lying, theft, aggression, violence, truancy, arson, & vandalism

7. Mental Disorders:
An illness of the mind that can affect the thoughts, feelings, & behaviors of a person, preventing them from living a happy, healthful, & productive life
Schizophrenia:
A severe mental disorder in which a person loses contact with reality; delusions, hallucinations, and thought disorders; 1% of pop affected; onset is b/t ages of 15-35

8. An individual’s unique traits & behavior patterns
Personal Disorders:
An individual’s unique traits & behavior patterns
Antisocial personality disorder:
Irritable, aggressive, impulsive, & violent; unable to show remorse for behavior
Borderline personality disorder:
Troubled, engage in high-risk behaviors, poor self-esteem; they fear abandonment & lash out at people needed most
Passive-aggressive personality disorder:
Often uncooperative; resent being told what to do, yet they rely on others’ direction; show anger indirectly; Ex: they may forget to show up or arrive late & leave early