Understanding Mental Disorders

What are mental disorders?

• Physical conditions

• Medical conditions that require diagnosis and treatment

• Emotional states

• Temporary feelings.

True or False: A mental disorder is an illness of the mind that can prevent a person from leading a happy, healthful, and productive life.

• True

• False

What is the definition of 'stigma'?

• A) A mark of shame or disapproval

• B) A sign of acceptance

• C) A form of treatment

• D) A type of mental disorder.

What is the main idea about mental disorders mentioned in the image?

• They are always curable.

• They can be identified by their symptoms.

• They do not require professional help.

• They are not serious.

Mental disorders sometimes require help from ________.

• friends

• family

• health professionals

• teachers

What is an anxiety disorder?

• A condition where real or imagined fears are difficult to control.

• A physical illness.

• A type of food allergy.

• A sleep disorder.

What is one of the emotional states that a person with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder may experience?

• Joyful

• Apathetic

• Excited

• Content

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is a type of ________ Disorder.

• Mood

• Anxiety

• Personality

• Eating

What is a Panic Disorder?

• A type of Anxiety Disorder characterized by sudden, unexplained feelings of terror.

• A type of mood disorder characterized by sadness.

• A type of eating disorder characterized by overeating.

• A type of personality disorder characterized by lack of empathy.

Fill in the blank: Panic Disorder involves attacks of sudden, unexplained feelings of ______.

• Joy

• Terror

• Sadness

• Anger