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disorder
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a disturbance in the normal function of a part of the body
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anxiety disorder
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a disorder in which intense anxiety or fear keeps a person from functioning normally
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phobia
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an exaggerated fear of a specific situation or object
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personality disorder
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a psychological condition that affects a person's ability to interact normally with others
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mood disorder
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a disorder in which a person undergoes changes in mood that seem inappropriate or extreme
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major depression
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a very serious mood disorder in which perople lose interest in life and can no longer find enjoyment in anything
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schizophrenia
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a severe mental disorder in which people lose contact with reality
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suicide
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the intentional taking of one's own life
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therapy
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an approach that teaches you different ways of thinking or behaving
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family therapy
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counseling that seeks to improve troubled family relationships
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psychologists
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a mental health professional who is trained and licensed by the state to perform therapy
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psychiatrist
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a medical doctor with a specialty in the treatment of mental health problems
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different types of phobias
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acrophobia (heights), calustrophobia( crowded areas), glossophobia( public speaking), zoophobia (animals)
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types of anxiety disorders
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generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, phobia, obsessive compulsive disorder, post traumatic stress disorder
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generalized anxiety disorder
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restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, irritablity, muscle tension, sleep distrubances
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panic disorder
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pouding heart, sweating, trembling, shortness of breath, nausea, fear of losing control
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obsessive compulsive disorder
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a need to perform behaviors over and over again, such as handwashing, counting, hoarding, or arranging possessions
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post traumatic stress disorder
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withdrawl or depression after a distressing experience such as sexual abuse, a natural disaster, an accident, or witnessing violence
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types of mood disorders
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bipolar disease, major depression
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types of personality disorders
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passive agressive personality disorder, borderline personlaitiy disorder
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passive agressive personality disorder
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people with this disorder can have a hard time cooperating with others
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borderline personality disorder
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people with this disorder have trouble in close relationships with others
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warning signs of depression
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1. irritability, anger, or anxiety
2. lack of energy feeling; tired all the time 3. significant change in sleep patterns; an inability to fall asleep, stay asleep, or get up in the morning 4. inability to concentrate 5. putting blame on other people for their problems, especially adults 6. feelings of worthlessness or guilt 7. indifference to things that used ot bring pleasure 8. pessimism 9. physical problems, like stomachaches or headaches that cnat be explained 10. thoughts of death or suicide |
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warning signs of suicide
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a sudden fascination with the topic of death, dramatic changes in the person's appearance, self destructive behavior, withdrawal from friends/family/ regular activities, and sudden change in mood
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suicide prevention action network
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SPAN USA
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types of therapy
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individual, group, and family
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causes of teen suicide
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family breakup, parents death, alcoholism/ drug dependency, witnessing domestic violence, experiencing physical or sexual abuse, and feeling rejected by peers
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