COMMON
MENTAL
DISORDERS
HAYLEY BRYAN
GERMAN 2251
WONNEKEN WANSKE
14 NOVEMBER 2013
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MENTAL DISORDER
A psychological disorder of thought or emotion
Common Types:
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Substance Abuse
Depression
Anxiety Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Schizophrenia
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SUBSTANCE
ABUSE/DEPENDENCE
Types: Alcohol, Drug, any other substance
Symptoms:
• failure to fulfill responsibilities
• Causes hazardous situations
• Social Problems
• Tolerance
• Withdrawal
• Binge Drinking/Using
Treatments: Rehab, Detoxification, Distance,
Therapy, Exercise
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DEPRESSION
Types: Major, Chronic, Atypical, Manic, Seasonal
Symptoms: long term feelings of sadness
• Sleep Issues
• Change in appetite
• Fatigue
• Feelings of worthlessness/hopelessness/helplessness
• Frequent thoughts of death and suicide
• Physical pain
Treatments: therapy, medication, healthy lifestyle changes
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ANXIETY DISORDERS
Types: Generalized, Panic Disorder, OCD, Phobia, Social, PTSD
Symptoms:
• Feelings of edginess, nervousness, jumpiness
• Irrational Fears
• Loss of Concentration
• Irritability
• Panic attacks
• Twitches
• Fatigue
• Insomnia
Treatments: Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Exposure Therapy,
Medication
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BIPOLAR DISORDER
Genetic
Types: Bipolar I Disorder, Bipolar II Disorder, BP-NOS,
Cyclothymia
Symptoms:
• Mood Episodes
• Extreme Changes in behavior
• Manic Episodes
• Depressive Episodes
• Changes are long-lasting
Treatments: Medications, psychotherapy, life-long maintenance
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SCHIZOPHRENIA
Genetic
Types: Catatonic, Paranoid, Disorganized, Residual
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Hallucinations
Delusions
Thought Disorder
Movement Disorder
“Flat Affect”
Loss of interest
Loss of responsibility
Little Interaction
Trouble Focusing
Treatments: Antipsychotic Medications, Psychosocial Treatments,
rehabilitation, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, family
education
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HEAD ON
Characters with possible Mental Disorders:
• Sibel
• Cahit
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WORKS CITED
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2013.
"Depression Symptoms, Warning Signs, Types, and Complications." WebMD. WebMD,
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n.d. Web. 05 Nov. 2013.
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Staff, Mayo Clinic. "Bipolar Disorder." Mayo Clinic. Mayo Foundation for Medical
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Staff, Mayo Clinic. "Depression (Major Depression)." Mayo Clinic. Mayo Foundation for
Medical Education and Research, 10 Feb. 2012. Web. 05 Nov. 2013.