Mental Health Vocab

2. disorder an illness that affects the mind
4. an unwanted thought or image that takes control of the mind
9. psychologist trained to recognize behavior that isn't normal
10. use of sharp object to intentionally cut or scratch one's body
11. "split mind" separated from reality
14. disorder: rigid patterns of behavior that make it difficult to get along with others
15. emotional state of extreme sadness and hopelessness
17. binge eating, then purging
18. disorder when anxiety persists for a long time
19. disorder extreme emotions that make it difficult to function in daily life

1. suicides: series of suicides that occur within short period of time
3. unreasonable need to behave a certain way to prevent feared outcome
5. social worker helps people with mental disorders and family acceptance into the illness
6. disorder abnormal behaviors related to food
7. physician who can diagnose and treat mental disorders
8. eating disorder uncontrollable urge to eat large amounts of food
12. physician who treats physical disorders of the nervous system
13. nervosa not eating enough food to maintain a healthy body weight
14. anxiety that is related to a certain situation or object
16. intentional killing of oneself