Mental Illness

Result of psychological causes no clear brain damage

Characterized by purging or clearing of digestivve tract (throwing up) followed by cycles of overeating

Behavior is cruel, uncaring, irresponsible, and impulsive

Pattern of behavior which rights of others and basic social rules are violated.

Resents being told what to do, yet relies on others for direction

Exhibits varying moods, self-image, and behaviors

An illness of the mind that affects thoughts, feelings, and behaviors

Inability to distinguish reality from imagination...hears voices and sees people

Characterized severe weight loss from self-imposed starvation

Extreme mood swings between depression and extreme happiness or "mania"

Experienced or witnessed a traumatic event (can cause severe, long lasting after effects)

Real, imagined, or persistent fears prevent a person from enjoying life

Irrational fear of something ex: Claustrophobia (fear of small spaces), Hydrophobia (fear of water), Arachnophobia (fear of spiders)

Extreme anxiety for no apparent reason

Trapped in a pattern of repeated behaviors

Caused by physical illness or injury to the brain

Feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or despair