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CNA

chapter 20 vocabulary

TermDefinition
mental health a general term that refers to the normal functioning of emotional and intellectual abilities
mental health disorders a disorder that affects a persons' ability to function and often causes inappropriate behavior; confusion, disorientation, agitation, and anxiety are common symptoms
situation response a temoprary condition that has symptoms like those of a mental health disorder; possible causes include a personal crisis, temporary physical changes in the brain, side effects from medications, interactions among medications, and severe changes in enviro
fallacy a false belief
defense mechanisms unconscious behaviors used to release tension or cope with stress
mental health a general term that refers to the normal functioning of emotional and intellectual abilities
mental health disorders a disorder that affects a persons' ability to function and often causes inappropriate behavior; confusion, disorientation, agitation, and anxiety are common symptoms
panic disorder a disorder characterized by a person having regular panic attacks or living with constant anxiety about having another attack
situation response a temoprary condition that has symptoms like those of a mental health disorder; possible causes include a personal crisis, temporary physical changes in the brain, side effects from medications, interactions among medications, and severe changes in enviro
fallacy a false belief
defense mechanisms unconscious behaviors used to release tension or cope with stress
anxiety uneasiness, worry or fear often about a situation or condition
generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) an anxiety disorder that is characterized by chronic anxiety and worry, even when there is no cause for these feelings
panic disorder a disorder characterized by a person having regular panic attacks or living with constant anxiety about having another attack
social anxiety disorder a disorder in which a person has excessive anxiety about social situations
phobia an intense, irrational fear of or anxiety about an object, place, or situation
obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) a disorder characterized by recurring intrusive behavior or thoughts that cause anxiety or stress
posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) a disorder caused by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic experience
major depressive disorder (MDD) or depression a type of mood disorder that causes pain, fatigue, apathy, sadness, irritability, anxiety, sleeplessness, and loss of appetite, as well as other sumptoms, also called clinical depression or depression
apathy a lack of interest in activities
bipolar disorder a type of mental health disorder that causes a person to swing from periods of deep depression (a depressive episode) to periods of extreme activity (a manic episode)
schizophrenia a type of psychotic disorder that causes problems with thinking, communication, and the ability to manage emotions, make decisions, and understand reality
hallucinations false or distorted sensory perceptions
delusions persistent false beliefs
psychotherapy a method of treating mental illness that involves talking about one's problems with mental health professionals
cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) a type of psychotherapy that is usually short-term and focuses on skills and solutions that a person can use to modify negative thinking and behavior patterns; often used to treat anxiety disorders and depression
substance abuse the repeated use of legal or illegal substances in a way that is harmful to oneself or others
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