Chapter 4: Mental Disorders and Suicide

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Mental Illness

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An illness that affects the mind and reduces a person's ability to function, adjust to change, or get along with others.

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Anxiety

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Fear that is caused by an unknown source that doesn't present a threat.

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Phobia

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anxiety that is related to a specific situation or object.

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Obsession

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an unwanted thought, image, or thing that takes control of the mind.

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Compulsion

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an unreasonable need to behave in a certain way to prevent a feared outcome.

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Mood Disorder

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An illness characterized by extreme emotions.

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Schizophrenia

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An illness characterized by severe disturbances in thinking, mood, awareness, and behavior.

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Anorexia Nervosa

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eating illness where a person doesn't eat enough food to maintain a healthy weight.

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Bulimia

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an eating illness where a person has uncontrolled eating binges followed by purging.

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Binge Eating Disorder

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an illness where a person regularly has an uncontrollable urge to eat large amounts of food but without purging.