It is to have a problem in the brain (or sometimes in legs but that's not really mental) Sometimes from having troubles in birth or when the child is still in the mothers womb…(MORE)
A collective characteristic mindset that determines how a body of individuals react to situations and others not of their set. A bunker mentality dictates a defensive postur…e where everyone is paranoid that they are under constant attack, and will react to an attack with a similar skill set and mindset. A colonial mentality is a persistent feeling of institutionalized inferiority compared to people of an established country or social system. (MORE)
WHO is the World Health Organization that does research in all health fields including mental health and who is the publisher of the ICD-10 which will soon be used to diagnose… all physical and mental illnesses worldwide. (MORE)
Mental retardation is defined as having an IQ below 70. For mild MR, scores are between 55 and 69. For moderate MR, IQ scores are between 40 and 55. In the case of severe MR, …scores are between 25 and 40. And for profound MR, IQ scoring is below 25. (An IQ of 100 is average, with the norms going from 85-115 for approximately two thirds of the population. (Between 70 and 85, the term "borderline intellectual function" is designated.) (MORE)
Mental Retardardation is the lack of normal development of intellectual capacities. This condition causes the person to have an IQ of 70 and below, which affects the person's …learning, behavior and development. This condition is present at birth. Mental retardation can be caused by genetic influences example; down syndrome or autisim. It can also be caused by environmental influences example; fetal alcohol syndrome, childhood diseases, malnutrition, exposure to environment, inadequate medical care. Mental retardation is classified into four types: Mild- people who are categorize between 50 and 70 IQ. They are able to live independently. Moderate- people who are classified in the 40's IQ. They need assistance living care. Severe- people who are classified in the 30's IQ. These are more organic reasons. Profound- people who are classified in the 20's and below IQ. They are more biological. (MORE)
A mental journey is usually one pursued for enlightenment. In the history of the Tarot, the Journey of the Fool is a metaphor for a mental journey of enlightenment. Each major… arcana card stands for a stage on that journey. It begins with the fool, which represents each of us as we start the journey. (MORE)