Disorders and Diseases
the behavioral condition that makes it difficult to focus on everyday tasks and routines
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
a type of anxiety disorder with traits of strong irrational fears of things that do not possess real danger
Phobia
a mental health condition where someone has multiple personalities; different identities control behavior's differently; can cause memory loss, delusions, or depression
Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)
a mental disorder that is characterized by mood swings, abrupt changes in energy, activity levels, disrupts concentration, and makes everyday life challenging
Bipolar Disorder
a personality disorder, common among males, where a person lacks remorse and conscience for reckless and hurtful actions, even towards family and friends
Antisocial Personality Disorder
a complex developmental condition that creates challenges in social interactions, restricted interests, and repetitive behavior
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
a common, chronic, and long-lasting disorder where a person has uncontrollable repetitive thoughts (aka obsessions) and/or behaviors (aka compulsions)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
a condition where a person is fixated on physical symptoms such as pain, weakness, or shortness of breath, to an extent that creates high levels of anxiety and distress
Somatic Symptom Disorder
a psychological condition that is characterized by waves of unreasonable euphoria, intense moods, hyperactivity, and delusions
Mania/Manic Episodes
a chronic brain disease that, over time, wipes away an individual's memory, intellectual abilities and personality
Alzheimer's Disease
a condition marked by an overload of exaggerated anxiety and worry about everyday life events for invalid reasons
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
a disorder that is common in patients within four weeks of a traumatic event
Acute Stress Disorder
Also called hypochondriasis or health anxiety, a condition where a person has excessive fear of being, or becoming sick, even without showing physical signs of illness
Illness Anxiety Disorder
a condition common in children and adolescents where they experience ongoing irritability, anger, and frequent, intense temper outbursts
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
a disease associated with abnormal deposits of a protein called alpha-synuclein in the brain (Lewy bodies) that affect specific chemicals in the brain that can lead to problems with thinking, movement, behavior, and mood
Lewy Body-Related Dementia
An anxiety disorder consisting of traits such as unexpected and repeated episodes of intense fear; physical symptoms of chest pains, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, and abdominal stress
Panic Disorder
A disorder that develops after a traumatic event
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
a mental disorder where people see reality abnormally and can cause hallucinations, delusions, and extremely disordered thinking and behavior that create challenges in everyday life
Schizophrenia
a mood disorder that creates constant feelings of sadness and loss of interest
Major Depressive Disorder
ex: ADHD & Autism Spectrum Disorder are often diagnosed together
Comorbidity
a disorder that creates difficulty with sitting still, paying attention, and self control of behavior
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
a condition where a person can't remember important life experiences
Dissociative Amnesia
a condition that causes people to lose contact with reality; characterized by hallucinations and delusions
Psychosis
a mental illness that severely impacts a persons ability to control their emotions about themselves and others, often causing problems in everyday life and personal relationships
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)