Mental Health

2. Disorder is characterized by panic attacks which happen rapidly, are recurrent, and unexpected episodes of frightening physical reactions, fear and irrational thoughts.
4. The ability to withstand adversity and bounce back from difficult life events.
5. Disorder is characterized by cycles episodes)of Depression and Mania.
7. Where mental health lives.
8. The effect of things outside the brain on the brain – such as infection, malnutrition, severe trauma, etc.)
9. Generalized Anxiety Disorder is characterized by excessive anxiety and worry about many different things
10. Episodes may be triggered by a negative event (such as the loss of a loved one, severe and persistent stress such as job loss or living in a conflict zone) but can occur spontaneously.
11. Social Anxiety Disorder (sometimes called Social Phobia) is characterized by the presence of an intense fear of scrutiny by others, which can be perceived to result in embarrassment or humiliation.

1. Often begins in adolescence and there is usually a genetic component. A family history of this disorder, a history of birth trauma and a history of fetal brain damage in utero increases the risk. Significant marijuana use may bring on this disorder in young people who are at genetic risk for the illness.
3. A disorder that involves disturbances of emotion, thinking, and/or behavior
6. Social Support and Social _______ are key protective factors against suicide
9. The effect of genes on brain development and brain function.