Mental Illness NC BLET Already Graded A

Mental Illness NC BLET Already Graded A Psychosis loss of contact with reality Verbal signs of Psychosis -disorganized speech -incoherent speech -little context in their speech associations b/w ideas they express may be loose and may make it difficult to follow their train of thought -long dialogues with them may reveal his/her delusions/false beliefs that persist in spite of the contrary Non-verbal signs of Psychosis -may experience hallucinations/respond to voices no on else hears -engage in odd/bizarre behavior -exhibit agitation or emotional reactions that are extreme/not appropriate to the social situation -odd posturing -feel compelled to repeat speech/behavior of others depression loss of hope verbal signs of depression -slowed down speech -long pauses or silences -content of speech reflects hopelessness and despair and (maybe) suicidal thoughts -express feeling of guilt and worthlessness -report seeing no solution to their problem besides death non-verbal signs of depression -lack energy -seem slow or lethargic -respond with irritation or withdrawing/avoid interaction socially -more severe depression = increased symptoms -tearful, confused, mute, or limited responses -low sex drive -sleep disturbance and appetite mania loss of confusion verbal signs of mania -rapid speech/may come out in a torrent -lash out impulsively -may report going days without needing sleep -irrational hostility to others -rapidly going from one topic to another non-verbal signs of mania -excessive energy -engage in risky behaviors with little concern for consequences -begin numerous projects without completing them -spend excess money -act impulsively -hyper-sexuality -reduced inhibitions anxiety disorder loss of perspective verbal signs of anxiety disorder -express being overwhelmed with fears and worry -content of speech reflects obsession about their worries or fear that something they do will or will not lead to catastrophic event -report having nightmares/intrusive thoughts about traumatic events non-verbal signs of anxiety disorder -appear panic stricken or anxious -hear may race -person may become highly agitated -loss of perspective evident in their surroundings/individual's