Mental Health Fundamentals Flashcards
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Terms in this set
- Depression A mood disorder characterized by persistent sadness, hopelessness, anhedonia, and functional impairment lasting at least two weeks.
- Hallucination A false sensory perception occurring without an external stimulus, most commonly auditory, seen in psychotic and substance-related disorders.
- Delusion A fixed false belief that is inconsistent with a person's culture, resistant to reason, and a hallmark of psychotic disorders.
- Aggression Hostile, forceful, or violent behavior that threatens the safety of the patient, staff, or others in the care environment.
- Addiction A chronic, relapsing brain disorder characterized by compulsive substance use despite significant harmful consequences.
- Withdrawal A syndrome of physiological and psychological symptoms that occurs when a substance is abruptly reduced or discontinued after prolonged use.
- Trauma A deeply distressing event or experience that overwhelms coping ability, often resulting in lasting psychological and physiological effects.
- Stigma Negative stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination against individuals with mental health or substance use conditions that creates barriers to care.