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Social skills training may help individuals learn how to approach and navigate ______.
Social skills training may help individuals learn how to approach and navigate ______.
conversations
Panic Disorder involves repeated and unexpected panic ______.
Panic Disorder involves repeated and unexpected panic ______.
attacks
Exposure Therapy gradually exposes individuals to situations that trigger panic attacks in a safe, controlled ______.
Exposure Therapy gradually exposes individuals to situations that trigger panic attacks in a safe, controlled ______.
way
Phobia is an intense, irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or ______.
Phobia is an intense, irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or ______.
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Relaxation techniques like breathing exercises and mindfulness help reduce the physical symptoms of ______.
Relaxation techniques like breathing exercises and mindfulness help reduce the physical symptoms of ______.
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Mental health refers to the emotional, psychological and social ______ of an individual.
Mental health refers to the emotional, psychological and social ______ of an individual.
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) involves excessive and uncontrollable ______.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) involves excessive and uncontrollable ______.
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps identify negative thoughts and learn ______ techniques.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps identify negative thoughts and learn ______ techniques.
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Social Anxiety Disorder is characterized by intense fear of social situations due to fear of being ______.
Social Anxiety Disorder is characterized by intense fear of social situations due to fear of being ______.
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Exposure Therapy helps people gradually face social situations like public ______.
Exposure Therapy helps people gradually face social situations like public ______.
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages taking actions that align with personal ______.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages taking actions that align with personal ______.
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Group Therapy provides a supportive environment for individuals to practice their social ______.
Group Therapy provides a supportive environment for individuals to practice their social ______.
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Mental illness refers to a specific health ______ such as anxiety or depression.
Mental illness refers to a specific health ______ such as anxiety or depression.
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Study Notes
Mental Health
- Refers to emotional, psychological, and social well-being of an individual
- Influences how people think, feel, and act; how they cope with stress and make choices
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Mental Health vs. Mental Illness
- Mental health: overall well-being (e.g., enjoyment, positivity)
- Mental illness: specific health condition (e.g., anxiety, stress, depression)
Common Mental Health Disorders
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Anxiety Disorders
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): excessive, uncontrollable worry
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Treatment: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Identifying, challenging, and reframing negative thoughts
- Relaxation techniques (deep breathing, mindfulness)
- Gradual exposure to feared situations
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Treatment: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Social Anxiety Disorder: intense fear of social situations, often due to fear of judgment.
- Treatments: CBT, Exposure Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Group Therapy
- Exposure Therapy: gradually facing social situations to reduce anxiety
- ACT: accepting anxiety as a natural feeling, taking actions aligned with personal values
- Group Therapy: supportive environment for practicing social skills, reducing anxiety, and developing self-esteem through interaction with others
- Treatments: CBT, Exposure Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Group Therapy
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): excessive, uncontrollable worry
Panic Disorder
- Repeated, unexpected panic attacks (sudden episodes of intense fear or discomfort)
- Physical symptoms: racing heart, shortness of breath, chest pain, dizziness, nausea
- Avoidance of places or situations associated with attacks
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Treatments: CBT, Exposure Therapy, Relaxation Techniques
- CBT: identifying and changing fearful thoughts, managing physical symptoms
- Exposure Therapy: gradually exposing to feared situations to reduce anxiety
- Relaxation Techniques: breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation, mindfulness
Phobias
- Intense, irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity
- Common phobias: arachnophobia (spiders), acrophobia (heights), claustrophobia (tight spaces)
- Treatments: CBT, Exposure Therapy, Relaxation Techniques
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Explore the concepts of mental health and its distinction from mental illness. This quiz covers common mental health disorders such as anxiety disorders, along with treatments like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure Therapy. Test your knowledge on how mental health influences emotions and behaviors.
