Mental Illness

A Physical brain disorder that profoundly disrupts an individuals’ ability to think, feel, and relate to others and their environment.

Classifications Anxiety disorder Childhood disorders Cognitive disorders Eating disorders

Mood disorders Personality disorders Schizophrenia and

other psychotic disorders

Substance abuse disorders

Neuroses

A functional mental illness where you are aware but disturbed by reality. The most common form of mental illness.

Symptoms

Range from Mild to Severe

Anxiety

Production of tension, exhibited as stress, emotional reaction, or loss of control. (see stress information on fight or flight)

Hypochondriasis

Fear or extreme anxiety of illness

Phobias

An acquired irrational fear that is intense and directed at objects/things.

Conversion Hysteria

An emotional conflict of the unconscious mind transferred to the body. Usually a limb or sense organ such as sight or muscle control.

Amnesia

Hysterical loss of memory or identity.

Neurotic Depression

Blue days; a milder form of depression withdrawn or loss of desire. Can range in form from mild to severe.

Obsession

An idea that sticks with you against your will; a constant focus.

PTSD- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

An emotional or physical reaction to a previous traumatic event

Compulsion

Unconscious drive which compels or forces you to do something.

OCD- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

An emotional conflict that is combined with the drive to do something repeatedly.