Disability Studies 1010A/B Study Guide - Final Guide: World Health Organization, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety Disorder

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Anxiety disorder extreme or chronic experiences of danger reflex. Bipolar disorder people experience episodes of depression and episodes of mania. Depression symptoms include feelings of sadness, hopelessness, worthlessness - can be hard to focus on tasks. Dsm-1 used for a need to identify and treat soldiers with ptsd. Dsm-2 updates were driven by the psychiatric backlash. Dsm-3 the revision was made to align with who"s icd. Dsm-4 implements text-based changes and introduces a five-part system. Dsm-5 added a level of severity based on the level of support that an individual w/ autism would need. Government of canada (mental illness) mental illnesses are characterized by alterations in thinking, mood, or behaviour associated with significant distress and impaired functioning. Hysteria it was believed that woman"s ovaries floated around in their bodies, and sometimes if the ovaries got too close to the brain, they would make people crazy or depressed. Managing psychological aspects includes triggers, stressors, and communal support.