Mental Illness A Physical brain disorder that profoundly disrupts an individuals’ ability to think, feel, and relate to others and their environment.

Classifications Anxiety disorder Childhood disorders Cognitive disorders Eating disorders Mood disorders Personality disorders Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders Substance abuse disorders

Neuroses A functional mental illness where you are aware but disturbed by reality. The most common form of mental illness.

Symptoms Range from Mild to Severe

Anxiety Production of tension, exhibited as stress, emotional reaction, or loss of control. (see stress information on fight or flight)

Hypochondriasis Fear or extreme anxiety of illness

Phobias An acquired irrational fear that is intense and directed at objects/things.

Conversion Hysteria An emotional conflict of the unconscious mind transferred to the body. Usually a limb or sense organ such as sight or muscle control.

Amnesia Hysterical loss of memory or identity.

Neurotic Depression Blue days; a milder form of depression withdrawn or loss of desire. Can range in form from mild to severe.

Obsession An idea that sticks with you against your will; a constant focus.

PTSD- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder An emotional or physical reaction to a previous traumatic event

Compulsion Unconscious drive which compels or forces you to do something.

OCD- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder An emotional conflict that is combined with the drive to do something repeatedly.