Dementia

Delusional disorder

Delirium

Schizophrenia

It prevents

physical illness entirely

It cures mental

illness completely

It is easier to

manage than other health problems

It can improve long-term

outcomes for people with mental health issues

Setting unrealistic

expectations for students and employees

Providing access to

mental health resources and creating a supportive environment

Avoiding mental

health discussions

Ignoring bullying and

discrimination issues

Definition of mental health and illness provided

by textbooks

Universal standards about normality

Values of the individual

Norms of one’s culture

More frequently seen in men

compared to women, approximately 2:1 ratio

are caused by a combination of genetic,

biological, environmental, and psychosocial factors

Most common form of psychopathology

Major neurotransmitter systems implicated:

norepinephrine (NE), sero tonin (5-HT), and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA

Excessive involvement in pleasurable activities

that have a high risk of negative  consequences

Flight of ideas or racing thoughts

More talkative than usual or pressured speech

(rapid and uninterruptible

Increase need for sleep

OCD

Mania

Schizophrenia

Dementia

Personal weaknesses

Overworking

Genetics

Low intelligence

Infectious diseases

Psychotic disorders,

depression, and anxiety

Physical disabilities

Nutritional

deficiencies

Antipsychotic drugs

Lithium

All of the above

Antiepileptic drugs