Mental Illnesses and Prescribed Medications

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  1. 3. treats mild to moderate Alzheimer’s by preventing the breakdown of acetylcholine and stimulating nicotinic receptors to release more acetylcholine in the brain.
  2. 6. sometimes in conjunction with psychotherapy, are frequently the first line of treatment for depression.
  3. 7. a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by limitations in intellectual functioning (IQ) and adaptive skills.
  4. 9. used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder, and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome.
  5. 11. repeated actions
  6. 13. characterized by fixed, false beliefs that are not based on reality, often involving paranoid or grandiose thoughts.
  7. 14. it involves extreme mood swings, including periods of intense euphoria (mania) and depression.
  8. 16. characterized by unstable emotions, self-image, and relationships. Individuals with BPD often experience intense fear of abandonment, emotional instability, impulsive behavior, and have difficulty regulating their emotions.
  9. 19. generally affected children and adults have difficulty with social interactions and exhibit a restricted range of interests and repetitive behaviours.
  10. 21. develops after experiencing a traumatic event and includes symptoms like flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety related to the traumatic experience.
  11. 22. prescribed to treat generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder.
  12. 23. obsession with the idea of having a serious but undiagnosed medical condition
  13. 24. type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behaviour.
  14. 25. the separation of some personality components or mental processes from conscious thought.
Down
  1. 1. The most common form of mental illness.
  2. 2. involves severe disturbances in eating behaviors, often driven by body image concerns and an obsession with weight and food.
  3. 4. a mental condition in which a person consistently shows no regard for right and wrong and ignores the rights and feelings of others.
  4. 5. This disorder experience sudden, intense panic attacks accompanied by physical sensations like a racing heart, sweating, and a feeling of impending doom.
  5. 8. is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
  6. 10. fear of places and situations that might cause panic, often found with panic disorder.
  7. 12. characterized by intrusive, distressing thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental rituals (compulsions) aimed at reducing anxiety.
  8. 15. extreme irrational fear out of proportion to the actual danger
  9. 17. a unique antidepressant that is thought to affect the brain chemicals norepinephrine and dopamine.
  10. 18. a severe form of depression accompanied by psychosis, which includes hallucinations and delusions.
  11. 20. a psychological disorder characterized by loss of contact with reality.