Mental Disorders

5. an unreasonable need to behave in a certain way to prevent a feared outcome
8. A prolonged feeling of helplessness, hopelessness, and sadness
11. an unwanted thought or image that takes control of the mind
14. disorders disorders in which the main symptom is excessive or unrealistic anxiety and fearfulness
15. A physician skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of disease of the nervous system.
18. psychology studies, assesses, and treats people with psychological disorders
19. suicides a series of suicides occurring within a short period of time and involving several people in the same school or community

1. nervosa an eating disorder in which an irrational fear of weight gain leads people to starve themselves
2. worker a mental health professional who counsels patients and provides a link between the patient and the treatment center
3. eating disorder significant binge-eating episodes, followed by distress, disgust, or guilt, but without the compensatory purging, fasting, or excessive exercise that marks bulimia nervosa
4. nervosa an eating disorder characterized by episodes of overeating, usually of high-calorie foods, followed by vomiting, laxative use, fasting, or excessive exercise
6. disorders psychological disorders characterized by emotional extremes
7. fear
9. A medical doctor who has specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders
10. The condition of feeling uneasy or worried about what may happen
12. disorder an illness that affects a person's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors
13. depression a mental disorder in which a person is overwhelmed by sad feelings for months and stops being able to carry out everyday activities
16. disorders extreme, harmful eating behaviors that can cause serious illness or even death
17. the act of intentionally taking one's own life