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What percentage of adults in the United States are affected by mental and emotional disorders each year?
What percentage of adults in the United States are affected by mental and emotional disorders each year?
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of mental and emotional disorders?
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of mental and emotional disorders?
What is a key characteristic of anxiety disorders?
What is a key characteristic of anxiety disorders?
Which type of anxiety disorder causes periods of intense fear known as panic attacks?
Which type of anxiety disorder causes periods of intense fear known as panic attacks?
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What is a common symptom of panic disorder?
What is a common symptom of panic disorder?
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What type of anxiety disorder involves an extreme fear of specific objects or situations?
What type of anxiety disorder involves an extreme fear of specific objects or situations?
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What is social anxiety disorder also known as?
What is social anxiety disorder also known as?
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What is a misconception about mental and emotional disorders?
What is a misconception about mental and emotional disorders?
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Which statement is true about treating anxiety disorders?
Which statement is true about treating anxiety disorders?
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What possible effect can a physical injury have on mental health?
What possible effect can a physical injury have on mental health?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of paranoid personality disorder?
Which of the following is a characteristic of paranoid personality disorder?
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What behavior is commonly associated with antisocial personality disorder?
What behavior is commonly associated with antisocial personality disorder?
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Individuals with dependent personality disorder typically exhibit which of the following traits?
Individuals with dependent personality disorder typically exhibit which of the following traits?
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Which symptom is NOT typically associated with schizophrenia?
Which symptom is NOT typically associated with schizophrenia?
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What is a common experience for teenagers with schizophrenia?
What is a common experience for teenagers with schizophrenia?
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What is a key feature of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
What is a key feature of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
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What can be a potential behavior of someone with antisocial personality disorder?
What can be a potential behavior of someone with antisocial personality disorder?
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What triggers post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
What triggers post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
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What distinguishes clinical depression from normal sadness?
What distinguishes clinical depression from normal sadness?
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Which of the following statements about schizophrenia is true?
Which of the following statements about schizophrenia is true?
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What might people with a personality disorder struggle with in social situations?
What might people with a personality disorder struggle with in social situations?
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Which of the following is a symptom of depression?
Which of the following is a symptom of depression?
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What characterizes bipolar disorder?
What characterizes bipolar disorder?
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What is a typical reaction of someone with dependent personality disorder when faced with unkind treatment?
What is a typical reaction of someone with dependent personality disorder when faced with unkind treatment?
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What is an example of a behavior during a manic episode in bipolar disorder?
What is an example of a behavior during a manic episode in bipolar disorder?
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How might delusions impact the life of a person with schizophrenia?
How might delusions impact the life of a person with schizophrenia?
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Which of the following statements about symptoms of OCD is false?
Which of the following statements about symptoms of OCD is false?
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Which factor does not contribute to the diagnosis of mood disorders?
Which factor does not contribute to the diagnosis of mood disorders?
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What could be a symptom of untreated clinical depression?
What could be a symptom of untreated clinical depression?
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What is the primary difference between the low periods of bipolar disorder and clinical depression?
What is the primary difference between the low periods of bipolar disorder and clinical depression?
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Study Notes
Mental and Emotional Disorders
- Mental and emotional disorders are common health problems affecting about one in four adults and one in ten children in the US.
- These disorders are illnesses, similar to heart disease or cancer, not character weaknesses.
- Causes include genetics, brain chemical imbalances, physical injury, and life experiences (e.g., violence, stress, loss).
Anxiety Disorders
- Anxiety is a normal feeling, but anxiety disorders involve constant, overwhelming worry.
- Anxiety disorders are treatable, often with a combination of medication and counseling.
- Types include:
- Generalized anxiety disorder: excessive worry about everyday things.
- Panic disorder: sudden, intense fear attacks (panic attacks).
- Phobias: extreme fear of specific objects or situations.
- Social anxiety disorder: fear of social situations.
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): repetitive thoughts and behaviors.
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): follows a traumatic event.
Mood Disorders
- Mood disorders involve significant changes in mood that last a long time.
- Extreme happiness (mania) and extreme sadness (depression) are symptoms.
- Types include:
- Depression: extreme sadness, hopelessness, loss of interest, feelings of worthlessness.
- Bipolar disorder: extreme mood swings between periods of high energy (mania) and low energy (depression).
Personality Disorders
- Personality disorders involve persistent patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that cause difficulties in relationships and daily life.
- People with these disorders have trouble relating to others. They are stuck in harmful patterns.
- Types include:
- Paranoid personality disorder: distrust and suspicion of others.
- Antisocial personality disorder: disregard for the rights of others.
- Dependent personality disorder: reliance on others and fear of being alone.
Schizophrenia
- Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder.
- It's characterized by delusions (false beliefs), hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that aren't there), disorganized thinking, and unusual behaviors.
- Causes are unknown.
- It's treatable with a combination of medication and therapy.
- Symptoms in teens may be subtle, including withdrawal, lack of motivation, and depression.
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Explore the common mental and emotional disorders that impact many adults and children. This quiz covers various types of anxiety disorders, their characteristics, and the underlying causes contributing to these health issues. Understand the importance of recognizing these disorders as legitimate illnesses rather than weaknesses.
