fear of heights
acrophobia
fear of cats
ailurophobia
fear that often does not have an identifiable source
anxiety
a sudden loss of
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amnesia
a condition marked by extreme mood swings (a.k.a. manic depressive disorder)
bipolar disorder
fear of closed in places
claustrophobia
fear of dogs
cynophobia
a brief description of someone who suffers from a mental disorder (compiled by his/her therapist)
case history
a condition in which a person is overwhelmed by sadness for extended periods of time
clinical depression
the use of medications to treat a disorder
drug therapy
running electrical current through the brain to treat a disorder
electro convulsive therapy (ECT)
therapy sessions that are made up of a therapist and multiple patients with the same problem rather than just 1 patient
group therapy
when a person believes that they are or will soon become sick
hypochondria
an illness that effects the mind and prevents the person from being productive, adjusting to life, getting along with others, or functioning in life in general
mental disorder
a condition in which a person has 2 or more personalities
multiple personality disorder (MPD)
fear of dirt and germs
mysophobia
a doctor that specializes in treating the brain & nervous system
neurologist
fear of the dark
nyctophobia
a thought/idea that takes over the mind and cannot be forgotten
obsession
a disorder characterized by the need to behave in a certain way often including the repetition of rituals, counting, and certain behaviors that need to feel "right" or "even"
obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
a disorder in which the person finds him/herself in constant conflict/opposition with others
oppositional disorder
a condition marked by attacks of extreme anxiety, often suddenly and without apparent cause
panic disorder
a condition in which a person depends on others but resents it greatly; patients often are very indirect and manipulative
passive aggressive disorder
a fear that has to do with a specific object or situation
phobia
a form of depression that can occur in women who have recently given birth due to pregnancy hormones as the body returns to normal
postpartum depression
a condition that some develop after witnessing a life threatening event, i.e. combat, natural disaster, car accident, sexual assault
post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
a medical doctor (MD) who specializes in treating mental disorders
psychiatrist
a person with a PhD or PsyD who treats patients with mental disorders
psychologist
conversation with a trained therapist
psychotherapy
a disorder where a person's mind may be "split off" from reality. the patient may hallucinate as a result.
schizophrenia
a form of depression tied to the amount of sunlight that a person gets
seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
a treatment technique
therapy
a painful physical or emotional experience
trauma
fear of animals
zoophobia
overly dramatic, overreacts, always needs to be the center of attention
histrionic personality disorder
person has an exaggerated sense of self-importance, needs constant attention/admiration, in love with themself, conceited
narcissistic personality disorder
person allows/seeks others to make decisions/take responsibility for them, lacks self confidence, not independent, usually gives in to others
dependent personality disorder
disregards the rights of others, has trouble holding a job/staying in school, impulsive with no regard for consequences, signs include lying, stealing, fighting
antisocial personality disorder
suspicious for no reason, doesn't trust others, believes others are out to get them
paranoid personality disorder
the father of modern psychology
Sigmund Freud
according to Freud, the part of the personality that is concerned with basic, animal level, urges
id
according to Freud, the part of the personality that we call the 'conscience'
superego
according to Freud, the part of the personality that is the thoughtful, decision making part
ego
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