Health and Mental Illness Flashcard

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Mental illness

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A health condition that involves significant changes to a person's thoughts, emotions, and/or behaviors, and can cause problems with social, work, and/or family activities

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Concussion

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A brain injury caused by a blow to the head

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Depression

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A mental illness that can cause long-term feelings of sadness or loss of interest

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Mental health

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Emotional, psychological, and social well-being

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Dementia

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A brain disease that impairs brain function and can result in symptoms such as memory loss, confusion, language difficulties, and poor judgment

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Physical health

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A health condition that affects the body and limits or prevents a person from engaging in day-to-day activities

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Symptom

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A sign of a disease or condition

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Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)

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A brain disease caused by repeated head impacts

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Physical disability

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A health condition that affects the body and limits or prevents a person from engaging in day-to-day activities

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impair

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Weaken or damage something