2. disturbances of an
individual’s behavioral or
psychological functioning
that are not culturally
accepted and that lead to
psychological distress,
behavioral disability,
and/or impaired overall
functioning (Baron, 2005).

3.  Many mental disorders are uncommon.
 Most, although not all, mental illness causes emotional pain.
 Impairment- most mental disorders interfere with individuals daily
functioning.
 Societal disapproval- we often stereotype and discriminate against
individuals with mental disorders.
 Biological dysfunction- failures in biological systems.
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4. CAUSES
 1400’s- moon influenced brain and induced madness
 Supernatural forces
 Possession of evil spirits
 Physical factors- brain damage, hereditary
TREATMENT
 Asylums
 Exorcism
 Beaten
 Starved
 Rest, good food and drink and solitude
 bloodletting, sensory deprivation, electro-shock therapy, lobotomy
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5.  Disruptive Disorders (defiance disorder, ADD,
ADHD)
 Food and Eating Disorders (bulimia, anorexia)
 Developmental Disorders (autism)
 Mood Disorders (bi-polar, depression)
 Anxiety Disorders (phobias, OCD, paranoia, PTSD)
 Dissociative Disorder (amnesia, identity disorders)
 Schizophrenia
 Personality Disorders
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6.  Living with the disorder – impact on life and others
 Treatment (past and present)
 How society views the disorder
 Causes of the disorder
 Genetic factors – run in families
 Biological factors
 Biochemical factors
 Psychological factors – families create environments that place their
children at risk.
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7.  Inherited (as in hemophilia, sickle-cell
anemia, diabetes).
 Physical damage - may be temporary or
permanent
 Organic – lack of nutrition, chemical
poisoning from environment, cancer
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