Two Myths Concerning Mental Disorders and Aging Are That Mental

question 18

True/False

Two myths concerning mental disorders and aging are that mental illness is common among older people and that treatment is not beneficial.

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Definitions:

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter important for attentiveness, emotions, sleeping, dreaming, and learning.

Neurotransmitter

A chemical substance that transmits signals across synapses between neurons in the nervous system.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of the body's arteries, vital for providing oxygen and nutrients to tissues and organs.

Heart Rate

The number of heartbeats per unit of time, usually measured in beats per minute (bpm), indicating the heart's efficiency in pumping blood throughout the body.