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