Psychological Disorders

Psychological Disorders

• Psychological Disorders are patterns of behavioral symptoms that impact multiple areas of life.
• affect the person both physically and mentally.
• Physical Side Affects: headaches, high blood pressure, heart problems, diabetes, skin conditions, asthma, arthritis

Warning Signs

• Common Warning Signs: withdrawal, problems completing thoughts , and changes in appetite/mood
• The people who notice the warning signs first: friends, family, and coworkers
• If someone notices these warning signs, they should try and encourage them to receive help.

TREATMENTS

• Treatments vary on the seriousness of each case and the possible health risks that the person may face.
• Treatment is effective if the person follows the protocol that has been established by their doctor or therapist.
• Known treatments: Medication, Psychotherapy, and Group therapy

Treatments Continued:
Unordinary treatments: Creative therapies, Hypnotherapy, and Electroconvulsive therapy