Understanding Mental Illnesses Vocab

A mental illness characterized by extreme fear or dread that disrupts a person's way of life.

• anxiety disorder

• bipolar disorder

• major depressive disorder

• personality disorder

A mood disorder characterized by feelings of intense sadness, worthlessness, and hopelessness.

• anxiety disorder

• bipolar disorder

• major depressive disorder

• personality disorder

A mood disorder characterized by extreme highs (mania) and lows (depression).

• anxiety disorder

• bipolar disorder

• major depressive disorder

• personality disorder

A mental illness characterized by consistent patterns of inappropriate behavior.

• anxiety disorder

• bipolar disorder

• major depressive disorder

• personality disorder

Mental illnesses characterized by irregular thoughts, delusions, and hallucinations.

• schizophrenia spectrum disorders

• co-occurring disorders

• mental illness

• stigma

Two conditions that affect health at the same time.

• schizophrenia spectrum disorders

• co-occurring disorders

• mental illness

• stigma

A health condition in which negative or unhelpful feelings or thoughts become so severe they interfere with daily life.

• schizophrenia spectrum disorders

• co-occurring disorders

• mental illness

• stigma

Negative, false, unfair beliefs associated with a circumstance, quality, or person.

• schizophrenia spectrum disorders

• co-occurring disorders

• mental illness

• stigma

A treatment method that changes the way a person thinks, interprets information, behaves, and experiences and expresses emotions.

• therapy

• therapist

• suicide

• survivors

A healthcare professional who diagnoses mental illnesses and delivers therapy.

• therapy

• therapist

• suicide

• survivors