Mental Illness Key Words
Across
- 2. A word used to describe a short-term, normal mental reaction, also called (mental) distress.
- 4. A disorder where someone worries constantly about themselves, others, financial situations, relationships and more. Is an umbrella term for different types of disorders.
- 7. A disorder where someone experiences delusions and/or hallucinations, with unusual fears and/or obsessions.
- 8. A word used to describe a chronic, repeated or continuous mental condition that doesn't seem to have an explanation. Also called (mental) illness.
- 10. Negative attitudes and beliefs towards mental illness that can make others fear, discriminate, avoid or disrespect people who suffer from mental illnesses.
Down
- 1. A disorder where someone experiences extreme mood swings, typically from an excited or manic state to a depressed state. Can be mild or extreme.
- 3. A word that refers to the "good stress" someone may experience that motivates them to continue working.
- 5. A disorder where someone feels sad, hopeless, and sometimes even worthless chronically or continuously.
- 6. A group of disorders that deal with the food intake and consumption, with the person often gaining or losing weight rapidly. Called an ______ disorder.
- 9. A word (already in the crossword) that refers to the "bad stress" where the good stress becomes too much to bear with or cope with.