Dissociative Disorders
What is the term for the mental process where a person detaches from their thoughts, feelings, or identity?
Dissociation
What is the medical term for an intense, irrational fear of a specific object or situation?
Phobia
What is the term for a mood disorder characterized by long-term, low-grade depression lasting at least two years?
Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD)
What is the term for false sensory perceptions, such as hearing voices?
Hallucinations
What is the term for medications that reduce symptoms of anxiety?
SSRIS
What disorder is characterized by two or more distinct personality states?
Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)
What disorder is characterized by excessive, uncontrollable worry for at least six months?
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
What is the term for a state of elevated mood, increased energy, and impulsivity in Bipolar Disorder?
Mania
What is the term for fixed, false beliefs that do not change even when presented with evidence?
Delusions
What is the term for medications that treat schizophrenia by blocking dopamine receptors?
Antipsychotics
What type of amnesia occurs when a person suddenly leaves home and forgets their identity?
dissociative fugue
What is the term for a sudden surge of intense fear, physical symptoms, and feeling of doom?
Panic Attack
What is the term for a milder form of mania that does not cause major impairment?
Hypomania
What is the term for reduced emotional expression, commonly seen in schizophrenia?
Flat Affect
What is the term for an antidepressant side effect causing agitation, sweating, and muscle rigidity?
Serotonin Syndrome
What is the term for the sensation of watching oneself from outside the body?
Depersonalization
What is the persistent fear of social situations where embarrassment might occur?
Social Anxiety Disorder
What is the term for the inability to experience pleasure in activities once enjoyed?
Anhedonia
What is the term for a severe decline in thought organization, making speech difficult to follow?
Disorganized Thinking
What class of medications is known for causing dependence and withdrawal symptoms?
Benzodiazepines
What is the feeling that the world around you is unreal or distorted?
Derealization
What anxiety disorder occurs after exposure to a traumatic event, causing flashbacks and hypervigilance?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
What is the term for a combination of depressive and manic symptoms occurring together?
Mixed Episode
What is the term for involuntary, repetitive movements caused by long-term antipsychotic use?
Tardive Dyskinesia or EPS
What are the five main categories of psychiatric medications?
Antidepressants, Mood Stabilizers, Antipsychotics, Anxiolytics, Stimulants.