Mood Disorders
Persistent sadness, loss of interest, and symptoms lasting at least 2 weeks characterize this disorder.
What is Major Depressive Disorder?
Excessive worry occurring more days than not for at least 6 months about multiple areas of life.
What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
A trauma-related disorder involving intrusive memories, avoidance, negative mood, and hyperarousal lasting over 1 month.
What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
A personality disorder characterized by instability in relationships, self-image, and emotions.
What is Borderline Personality Disorder?
Hallucinations, delusions, disorganized speech, and negative symptoms lasting at least 6 months define this disorder.
What is Schizophrenia?
This disorder involves at least one manic episode, which may include grandiosity, decreased need for sleep, and risky behavior.
What is Bipolar I Disorder?
Sudden episodes of intense fear accompanied by physical symptoms like heart palpitations and shortness of breath.
What is Panic Disorder?
Symptoms similar to PTSD but lasting between 3 days and 1 month after trauma.
What is Acute Stress Disorder?
A personality disorder involving grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy.
What is Narcissistic Personality Disorder?
Psychotic symptoms lasting between 1 and 6 months.
What is Schizophreniform Disorder?
A chronic depressive condition lasting at least 2 years in adults.
What is Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)?
A persistent fear of social situations due to fear of embarrassment or negative evaluation.
What is Social Anxiety Disorder?
Emotional or behavioral symptoms occurring within 3 months of a stressor, but not meeting criteria for another disorder.
What is Adjustment Disorder?
This disorder includes social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and hypersensitivity to criticism.
What is Avoidant Personality Disorder?
A psychotic disorder lasting less than 1 month, often with sudden onset.
What is Brief Psychotic Disorder?
This bipolar disorder includes hypomanic episodes but no full manic episodes.
What is Bipolar II Disorder?
Anxiety triggered by exposure to a specific object or situation, such as heights or spiders.
What is Specific Phobia?
A disorder in children marked by inhibited, emotionally withdrawn behavior toward caregivers due to neglect.
What is Reactive Attachment Disorder?
A disorder marked by pervasive distrust and suspicion of others.
What is Paranoid Personality Disorder?
A condition involving non-bizarre delusions lasting at least 1 month without major impairment.
What is Delusional Disorder?
Mood episodes that occur in a repeating seasonal pattern, often during winter months.
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (Major Depressive Disorder with seasonal pattern)?
Fear of places where escape might be difficult, often leading to avoidance of crowds or public transportation.
What is Agoraphobia?
A childhood disorder involving overly familiar behavior with strangers due to severe neglect.
What is Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder?
A disorder characterized by disregard for the rights of others and violation of social norms.
What is Antisocial Personality Disorder?
A disorder combining symptoms of schizophrenia with major mood episodes.
What is Schizoaffective Disorder?