Mental Health Terms

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Phren/o

mind, diaphram

narc/o

Sleep, stupor

A neurotransmitter that has a role in pleasure recognition

Serotonin

Irrational dread of everyday situations is a characterist of which disorders

Anxiety disorders Signup and view all the answers

A disability that can be assessed using an IQ test

Intellectual Signup and view all the answers

The outward appearance of a person’s mood is referred to as

Affect Signup and view all the answers

Kleptomania and pyromania are examples of which disorder?

Impulse control disorders Signup and view all the answers

Psychosis

Psychotic disorder Signup and view all the answers

Factitious disorder

Somatic symptom and related disorder Signup and view all the answers

Seasonal and affective disorder

Bipolar and depressive disorder Signup and view all the answers

A fear of having a panic attack such that a person might not leave the house is

Agoraphobia Signup and view all the answers

A drug administered to relieve anxiety

Anxiolytic Signup and view all the answers

GAD

Generalized anxiety disorder Signup and view all the answers

SI

Suicidal ideation Signup and view all the answers

CBT

Cognitive behavioral therapy Signup and view all the answers

Which disorder has symptoms of apprehension, restlessness, and anticipating the worst

Anxiety Signup and view all the answers

Intense anxiety caused by persistent mistrust is a characteristic of

Paranoia Signup and view all the answers

Pseudoseizures is an example of which disorder

Functional neurologic disorder Signup and view all the answers

A low-grade, chronic depression with symptoms that are milder than those of severe depression, but are present on a majority of days for two or more years is known as

Persistent depressive disorder Signup and view all the answers

Name the drug that is administered to treat symptoms of severe disorders of thinking and mood that are associated with neurological and psychiatric illnesses, such as schizophrenia, mania, and delusion disorders

Antipsychotic Signup and view all the answers

Schizophrenia

Is a psychotic disorder, characterized by withdrawal from reality, illogical patterns of thinking, delusions and hallucinations. Signup and view all the answers

Somnambulism

Sleepwalking Signup and view all the answers

Acrophobia

Is an excessive fear of heights Signup and view all the answers

Name the disorder characterized by impulsive actions often with the potential for self harm as well as mood and stability and chaotic relationship relationships

Borderline personality disorder Signup and view all the answers

Delirium tremens

Is a disorder involving sudden and severe mental changes or seizures caused by abruptly stopping the use of alcohol Signup and view all the answers

A physician who prescribes medication for mental health disorders

Psychiatrist Signup and view all the answers

Lithium is an example of a ______ used to treat bipolar disorders.

Mood stabilizer Signup and view all the answers

ODD

Oppositional defiant disorder Signup and view all the answers

SSD

Somatic symptom disorder Signup and view all the answers

ADHD

Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder Signup and view all the answers

ASD

Autism spectrum disorder Signup and view all the answers

The group of structures in the brain, generally associated with thought mood and emotion is called

Limbic System Signup and view all the answers

Nalaxone is a medication used by first responders to reverse the effects of

Drug overdose Signup and view all the answers

Delusions and hallucinations, a disrupted thought pattern that makes it hard to determine what is real can be symptoms of

Psychosis Signup and view all the answers

A low-grade chronic depression, previously known as dysthymia

Persistant depressive disorder Signup and view all the answers

-mania

Madness or obsessive preoccupation Signup and view all the answers

Affect

Is the outward appearance of a person’s mood Signup and view all the answers

Agoraphobia

Is an excessive fear of environments where a panic attack may occur Signup and view all the answers

Delusion

Is a personal belief that is false, but maintain despite evidence to the contrary Signup and view all the answers

Electroconvulsive therapy

Is a procedure in which small electric currents are passed through the brain to reverse symptoms of certain mental illnesses Signup and view all the answers

Narcolepsy

Is a sleep disorder, causing sudden and uncontrollable, but brief episodes, of falling asleep during the day Signup and view all the answers

Paranoia

Is intense anxiety due to persistent, mistrust, and suspicion of someone or something Signup and view all the answers

Psychosis

Is a disturbed thought pattern that makes it difficult for a person to distinguish real from not real Signup and view all the answers

Psychotic disorder

Is a state of loss of contact with reality and distortion of normal social functioning Signup and view all the answers

Psychotropic drug

Is medication producing temporary changes in mind, emotion, and behavior Signup and view all the answers

Schizophrenia

Is a psychotic disorder, usually characterized by withdrawal from reality, illogical patterns of thinking, delusions and hallucinations, and potentially accompanied by other emotional, behavioral, or intellectual disturbances Signup and view all the answers

Psychopharmacology

Is the study of drugs therapy for mental health disorders. Signup and view all the answers

Trichotillomania

Compulsive pulling out of one’s hair Signup and view all the answers

Kleptomania

Compulsive stealing of objects, not for personal use or monetary value Signup and view all the answers

Pyromania

Repeated, deliberate, and compulsive fire setting Signup and view all the answers

Hypomania

A mood shift that is less extreme than mania Signup and view all the answers

Hypermania

A mood shift with extreme mania, high intensity disorientation, and violent behavior Signup and view all the answers

antipsychotic drug

Medication used to treat symptoms of severe disorders of thinking and mood Signup and view all the answers

Hippocampus

Creates long-term memories and learning Signup and view all the answers

Thalamus

Receives messages from sensory organs and process these senses, relaying impulses to and from the cerebrum Signup and view all the answers

Amygdala

Is responsible for both positive and negative emotions. It is the place where events are processed for importance, memories are processed, and anxiety and fear may occur. Signup and view all the answers

Hypothalamus

Is responsible for sexual and behavioral functioning Signup and view all the answers

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)

Chronic and excessive worrying that causes physical symptoms Signup and view all the answers

Panic attack

A sudden, unexpected sensation of fear, and the absence of real danger, and unnecessary activation of the fight or flight response Signup and view all the answers

Panic disorder

Fear of panic attacks Signup and view all the answers

Phobias

Persistent and irrational fear of a thing or situation that causes the individual to avoid the thing or situation Signup and view all the answers

Social anxiety disorder

Fear of situations where the person is afraid of being embarrassed or being evaluated negatively by others Signup and view all the answers

Post traumatic stress disorder

A severe stress disorder that results from actual or threaten death or injury to the person or someone else Signup and view all the answers

Adjustment disorder

Feelings of sadness or hopelessness after a stressful event Signup and view all the answers

Attention deficient/hyperactivity disorder

Is characterized by a short attention span and impulsive behavior that is inappropriate for the child’s developmental age Signup and view all the answers

Learning disabilities

Are disorders in children of normal intelligence who have difficulty with specific skills such as processing language or grasping mathematical concepts Signup and view all the answers

Autism spectrum disorder

Is characterized by difficulty developing normal social relationships, and communication skills Signup and view all the answers

Bipolar disorder

Is characterized by cycles of severe mood changes between mania and severe depression Signup and view all the answers

Depression

Is characterized by sadness, changes in sleep, energy, and concentration, apathy and inability to enjoy oneself Signup and view all the answers

Somatic symptom disorder

Is characterized by distress and excessive focus on physical complaints or symptoms Signup and view all the answers

Illness anxiety disorder

Is characterized by reoccurring anxiety and worrying about a potential physical illness Signup and view all the answers

Chronic and excessive worrying that causes physical symptoms is known as

Generalized anxiety disorder Signup and view all the answers

PHQ-9

Patient health questionnaire that measures nine diagnostic criteria for depression Signup and view all the answers

GAD-7

Seven questions that assess for anxiety disorders Signup and view all the answers

Rorschach Test

Assesses personality and emotional functioning Signup and view all the answers

Outpatient

Care provided via telehealth or in an office setting Signup and view all the answers

Intensive outpatient

Care is provided several times weekly as patients continue to live at home Signup and view all the answers

Partial hospitalization

Care is provided in a hospital setting several days a week and return home in the evenings Signup and view all the answers

Residential

Care is provided at a facility, but without full-time medical care Signup and view all the answers

Inpatient

Care is provided either voluntarily or involuntarily in a hospital setting Signup and view all the answers

A patient being provided care for a mental health disorder at a psychiatric center without medical care. Which level of psychiatric care does this describe?

Residential Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Phren/o

Mind, diaphragm

Narc/o

Sleep, stupor