Trauma & Stress-Related Disorders
A psychological response to experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event
What is trauma?
A disorder characterized by persistent sadness and loss of interest
What is major depressive disorder?
A symptom involving false beliefs not based in reality
What is a delusion?
Psychological distress expressed as physical symptoms with no medical cause
What is a somatic symptom disorder?
Disorders that typically appear in childhood and affect development
What are neurodevelopmental disorders?
A disorder marked by flashbacks, nightmares, and hypervigilance after trauma
What is PTSD?
A mood disorder involving episodes of mania and depression
What is bipolar disorder?
Seeing or hearing things that are not actually present
What are hallucinations?
An eating disorder marked by intense fear of weight gain and food restriction
What is anorexia nervosa?
A disorder involving inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity
What is ADHD?
Recurrent memories or dreams that cause distress related to a traumatic event
What are intrusive symptoms?
A manic episode includes elevated mood, decreased need for sleep, and this symptom
What is impulsive or risky behavior?
A disorder involving psychosis lasting at least six months
What is schizophrenia?
An eating disorder involving bingeing followed by compensatory behaviors
What is bulimia nervosa?
A disorder characterized by difficulties in social communication and restricted behaviors
What is autism spectrum disorder?
A disorder involving gaps in memory, identity, or consciousness often linked to trauma
What is a dissociative disorder?
A depressive disorder tied to the menstrual cycle with severe emotional symptoms
What is premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)?
Symptoms such as flat affect, avolition, and social withdrawal
What are negative symptoms?
A personality disorder characterized by instability in relationships and self-image
What is borderline personality disorder?
Difficulty in reading, writing, or math despite average intelligence
What is a specific learning disorder?
Dissociative disorder involving two or more distinct personality states
What is dissociative identity disorder?
A key feature that distinguishes bipolar disorder from major depressive disorder
What are hypomanic episodes?
A disorder involving psychotic symptoms without prominent mood episodes
What is delusional disorder?
Long-standing, inflexible patterns of behavior that cause distress or impairment
What are personality disorders?
The DSM-5 emphasizes this idea when diagnosing autism
What is a spectrum?