Schizophrenia
This term describes false beliefs that are not based in reality, commonly experienced by individuals with schizophrenia.
What are delusions?
This common type of anxiety disorder involves an intense fear of social situations or being judged by others.
What is social anxiety disorder?
This personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of disregard for the rights of others, often violating laws and social norms.
What is antisocial personality disorder?
This is the most common mood disorder, characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and a loss of interest in activities.
What is major depressive disorder?
This disorder involves physical symptoms, such as pain or fatigue, that cannot be fully explained by a medical condition.
What is somatic symptom disorder?
This symptom of schizophrenia involves hearing, seeing, or sensing things that are not actually present.
What are hallucinations?
This term describes sudden episodes of intense fear or discomfort, often accompanied by symptoms like rapid heartbeat and sweating.
What are panic attacks?
Individuals with this disorder often exhibit intense fear of abandonment and unstable relationships.
What is borderline personality disorder?
This disorder involves cycles of intense highs (mania) and lows (depression).
What is bipolar disorder?
This dissociative disorder is marked by a sudden loss of memory, often triggered by stress or trauma.
What is dissociative amnesia?
Schizophrenia is often diagnosed during this stage of life, typically between the late teens and early 30s.
What is adulthood?
Characterized by excessive and uncontrollable worry about various aspects of life, this disorder often leads to physical symptoms like fatigue and muscle tension.
What is generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?
This personality disorder is characterized by a long-term pattern of distrust and suspicion of others without sufficient basis.
What is paranoid personality disorder?
This form of depression occurs during the winter months when there is less natural sunlight.
What is seasonal affective disorder (SAD)?
This rare disorder causes individuals to experience two or more distinct identities or personality states.
What is dissociative identity disorder (DID)?
This type of schizophrenia symptom involves reduced emotional expression, motivation, and social engagement.
What are negative symptoms?
This anxiety disorder can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, leading to symptoms like flashbacks and avoidance.
What is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
Individuals with this disorder often exhibit a pattern of detachment from social relationships and a restricted range of emotional expression.
What is schizoid personality disorder?
This mood disorder involves chronic, low-level depression lasting for at least two years.
What is persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia)?
This disorder involves a preoccupation with perceived flaws in one’s appearance, often leading to repetitive behaviors like mirror checking or skin picking.
What is body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)?
This neurotransmitter is thought to play a major role in the development of schizophrenia, with an overactivity linked to psychotic symptoms.
What is dopamine?
This type of anxiety involves an overwhelming fear of specific objects or situations, such as heights, spiders, or flying.
What is a phobia?
This disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and hypersensitivity to negative evaluation.
What is avoidant personality disorder?
In bipolar disorder, this term describes the less severe form of mania, which includes elevated mood and increased energy but is less impairing.
What is hypomania?
In this dissociative disorder, a person feels detached from their body or mind, experiencing the world as if it’s unreal or distant.
What is depersonalization/derealization disorder?