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Anxiety Disorders

Brief definition:
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder ADHD
3 signs/symptoms
Brief definition:
3 types of anxiety disorders 5 signs & symptoms
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
OCD
Brief definition:
3 examples of OCD
"obsessions"
3 examples of OCD
"compulsions"
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Mood Disorders
Brief definition:
3 types of mood disorders
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3 signs/symptoms
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Anxiety Disorders Brief definition: Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD-example-1

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Anxiety Disorders

Brief definition:

A mental health condition marked by persistent feelings of worry, anxiety, or fear that interfere with daily activities

3 signs/ symptoms

• Feeling drained or feeble.

• Experiencing an elevated heart rate.

• Feeling uneasy, fidgety, or anxious.

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Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity

Disorder ADHD

Brief definition:

A long-term condition characterized by impulsivity,

hyperactivity, and trouble paying focus.

ADHD frequently manifests in early childhood and can

last into adulthood. Low self-esteem, problematic relationships, and challenges at school or at work may all be

impacted.

3 signs/ symptoms

•Hyperactivity: Appears to be always moving; runs or

climbs, occasionally with no apparent reason other than

to move.

•Interrupts others frequently due to impulsivity.

•Lack of focus: Age-appropriately limited attention

span (difficulty sustaining attention) listening to others

is difficult.

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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

OCD

Brief definition:

Overwhelming ideas (obsessions) that result in

repetitive actions (compulsions).

Unreasonable concerns and ideas (obsessions) that

trigger compulsive activities are hallmarks of

obsessive-compulsive disorder.

3 examples of OCD

"obsessions"

• Fear of picking up things that other people have

touched and becoming contaminated.

• You're not sure if you locked the door or off-loaded the stove.

• Severe stress when things aren't arranged in a certain

way or facing the right way.

3 examples of OCD

"compulsions"

• Cleansing and washing hands.

• Checking, such as making sure the gas is turned off or

that the doors are closed

• Counting.

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Mood Disorders

Brief definition:

Your or another person's general emotional state or

mood is misaligned with your circumstances or

inconsistent with them, which affects your capacity to

perform.

3 types of mood disorders

• Depression

• Dysthymia (dysthymic disorder)

• Bipolar disorder

3 signs/symptoms

• A persistent state of sadness, emptiness, or anxiety.

• A persistent state of sadness, emptiness, or anxiety.• Modifications to appetite or weight.

• A persistent state of sadness, emptiness, or anxiety.• Modifications to appetite or weight.• Alterations to sleep patterns.

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