Anxiety / OCD / Trauma-Related Disorders
Recurrent panic attacks with ongoing fear of having more.
Panic Disorder
Strong false beliefs not based in reality.
Delusions
Persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities.
Major Depressive Disorder
Cluster C disorder involving excessive need to be taken care of.
Dependent Personality Disorder
Therapy that focuses on changing negative thought patterns.
Cognitive Therapy
Fear of situations where escape might be difficult (crowds, public spaces).
Agoraphobia
Sensory experiences without external stimuli.
Hallucinations
Binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors like vomiting.
Bulimia Nervosa
Cluster B disorder involving violation of others’ rights and lack of remorse.
Antisocial Personality Disorder
This therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and unconditional positive regard.
Person-Centered Therapy
Trauma-based disorder with flashbacks, avoidance, and hypervigilance.
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Loss of contact with reality.
Psychosis
Chronic, less severe depression lasting at least two years.
Persistent Depressive Disorder
Instability in relationships, emotions, and fear of abandonment.
Borderline Personality Disorder
A type of CBT that teaches emotional regulation and distress tolerance.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors performed to reduce anxiety.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Presence of two or more distinct identities.
Dissociative Identity Disorder
Disorder involving inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
ADHD
Personality disorders marked by odd or eccentric behavior belong to this cluster.
Cluster A
A medication commonly used to stabilize mood in bipolar disorder.
Lithium
Persistent, excessive worry about many aspects of life with no specific cause.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Inability to recall important personal information, often trauma-related.
Dissociative Amnesia
Disorder with at least one manic episode.
Bipolar I Disorder
This Cluster A disorder is characterized by a preference for solitude and limited emotional expression.
Schizoid Personality Disorder
A biological treatment that uses electrical currents to induce a brief seizure for severe depression.
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)