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Autism
a neurodevelopmental disorder Characteristics are impaired social development, diminished communication skills, and restrictive/repetitive behaviors.
schizophrenia
a mental illness characterized by auditory hallucinations, paranoia, bizarre delusions, and/or disorganized thinking.
generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
characterized by disproportionate worry about everyday things that is ongoing and uncontrollable.
Illness anxiety disorder
also commonly known as a hypochondriac, this person constantly worries about their health even when they have no reason to do so
oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)
characterized by an ongoing pattern of anger guided disobedience and defiant behavior toward authority figures which goes beyond bounds of normal childhood behavior
ADHD
a neurodevelopmental disorder Characterized by difficulty focusing ones attention on a single task, tendency towards hyperactivity and impulsive behaviors
bipolar disorder
characterized by episodes of significantly elevated mood, arousal, and/or energy levels often interspersed with contrasting episodes of low mood.
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
characterized by uncontrollable thoughts that lead to repetitive behaviors aimed at relieving the anxiety brought on by those thoughts
conversion disorder
formerly known as hysteria, this occurrs when patients suffer apparently neurological symptoms, such as numbness, paralysis, or fits, but without a neurological cause.
mood disorders
involve persistent feelings of sadness or periods of feeling overly happy, or fluctuations from extreme happiness to extreme sadness. The most common ones are depression, mania, and bipolar disorder
dyslexia
a neurodevelopmental disorder; a broad term defining a learning disability that impairs a person's ability to read. It is not connected in any way to intelligence.
major depressive disorder
characterized by an all-encompassing low mood, diminished self-esteem, and a loss of interest in normally enjoyable activities.
Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
can develop after exposure to extreme trauma such as sexual abuse, physical assault, or certain wartime experiences.
anorexia nervosa
characterized by a distorted self-perception and an irrational fear of gaining weight resulting in excessive food restriction and extreme weight loss
these include disorders that affect sexual desire, performance, and behavior.
Tourette's
panic disorder
short period of intense fear that comes on suddenly and is characterized by symptoms such as increased heart rate, shortness of breath, dizziness, numbness, and change in body temperature
depersonalization disorder
characterized by frequent feelings of detachment from oneself combined with an awareness of the detachment.
bulimia nervosa
characterized by binging (eating a large amount of food) followed by purging (an attempt to rid oneself of food consumed)
impulse control
unable to resist urges to perform acts that could be harmful to themselves or others.
eating disorder
involve extreme emotions, attitudes, and behaviors involving weight and food.
phobia
a persistent fear of certain objects or situation in which the individual goes to great lengths to avoid the object or situation in a way that is irrational and disproportional to the actual danger posed.
dissociative identity disorder (DID)
controversial diagnosis in which individual has two or more distinct personalities, each with their own memories and patterns of behavior
narcolepsy
chronic sleep disorder characterized by excessive sleepiness and sudden sleep attacks at inappropriate times during the day.
addiction disorder
alcohol and drugs are common. Often people with these disorders become so involved with the objects of their addiction that they begin to ignore responsibilities and relationships