MENTAL DISORDERS

Ms. Sauvageaus’ Health Class

MENTAL DISORDER

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.

ANXIETY DISORDER

A condition in which real or

imagined fears are difficult to control.-Phobias

-Obsessive-compulsive Disorder

-Panic Disorder

-Post Traumatic Stress disorder

-General Anxiety Disorder

IMPULSE CONTROL DISORDERS

Can not resist the urge to hurt

themselves or others. - Kleptomania

-Cutting

-Pyromania

-Excessive Gambling

-Compulsive Shopping

EATING DISORDERS

Extreme, harmful eating behaviors

that can cause serious illness or even

death.-Bulimia Nervosa

-Anorexia Nervosa

-Binge Eating Disorder

MOOD DISORDERS

An illness that involves mood

extremes that interfere with everyday

living. -Depression

-Bipolar

CONDUCT DISORDER

Patterns of behavior in

which the rights of others

or basic social rules are

violated.

-Stealing

-Cruelty

-Lying

-Aggression

-Violence

-Truancy

-Arson

-Vandalism

SCHIZOPHRENIA

Mental Disorder in which a person

loses contact with reality.-Delusions, hallucinations, and thought disorders

PERSONALITY DISORDERS

Unable to regulate their emptions.-Distressed in social situations and may behave in

ways that are distressing to others.