Psychiatric Disorders - Vocabulary Flashcards (Page 1 Notes)

Flashcards cover major disorders, symptoms, and concepts from Page 1 notes (bipolar, anxiety, eating disorders, psychotic symptoms, and abnormal-behavior approaches).

Bipolar I Disorder

Mood disorder with at least one manic episode (often with depressive episodes).

Bipolar II Disorder

Mood disorder with at least one hypomanic episode and one major depressive episode, never a full manic episode.

Cyclothymic Disorder

Chronic mood disturbance with numerous periods of hypomanic and depressive symptoms that do not meet criteria for mania or major depressive episode.

Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)

Pattern of angry/irritable mood, argumentative/defiant behavior, and vindictiveness toward authority figures.

Conduct Disorder

Repeated violations of rights of others or societal norms; aggression, property destruction, deceit/theft, or serious rule violations.

Anorexia Nervosa

Restriction of energy intake leading to low body weight; intense fear of gaining weight and distorted body image.

Bulimia Nervosa

Recurrent binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors (e.g., vomiting, laxatives).

Binge Eating Disorder

Recurrent episodes of binge eating without regular compensatory behaviors.

Alcohol Use Disorder

Problematic pattern of alcohol use causing distress or impairment in functioning.

Heroin

Opioid drug; can lead to dependence, withdrawal, respiratory depression, and potentially death.

Cocaine

Stimulant drug; can cause dependence; withdrawal includes depression, fatigue, sleep problems, irritability, and anxiety.

Generalised Anxiety Disorder

Chronic excessive worry about multiple domains with physical symptoms, lasting several months.

Panic Disorder

Recurrent unexpected panic attacks and ongoing concern about future attacks.

Specific Phobias

Intense, irrational fear of a specific object or situation causing avoidance.

Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia)

Intense fear of social or performance situations leading to avoidance.

Agoraphobia

Fear of places or situations where escape might be difficult or help unavailable.

Separation Anxiety Disorder

Excessive fear concerning separation from attachment figures, beyond what is expected for age.

Obsessions

Recurrent intrusive thoughts, images, or impulses.

Compulsions

Repetitive behaviors or mental acts performed in response to an obsession.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Disorder featuring obsessions and/or compulsions causing distress or impairment.

PTSD

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder; after exposure to trauma with intrusion, avoidance, negative mood, and arousal symptoms.

Somatic Symptom Disorder

Persistent physical symptoms with excessive thoughts/feelings/behaviors related to symptoms.

Illness Anxiety Disorder

Preoccupation with having or acquiring a serious illness, with minimal somatic symptoms.

Conversion Disorder

Neurological symptoms (e.g., weakness, paralysis) not explained by medical condition, often after stress.

Hoarding Disorder

Persistent difficulty discarding possessions, leading to clutter and distress.

Trichotillomania

Hair-pulling resulting in hair loss.

Excoriation

Chronic skin-picking resulting in tissue damage.

Adjustment Disorder

Emotional/behavioral symptoms in response to identifiable stressor within 3 months.

Acute Stress Disorder

Symptoms similar to PTSD occurring within 3 days to 1 month after trauma.

Dissociative Amnesia

Inability to recall important autobiographical information, usually following trauma, not due to substance.

Dissociative Identity Disorder

Presence of two or more distinct personality states with memory gaps.

Depersonalisation/Derealisation Disorder

Persistent feelings of unreality or detachment from self or surroundings.

Major Depressive Disorder

Episode(s) of depressed mood and/or anhedonia with accompanying symptoms (weight change, sleep problems, fatigue, concentration issues, guilt, suicidality).

Delusions of Persecution

Belief that one is being persecuted, watched, or harmed.

Delusions of Reference

Belief that ordinary events have hidden meaning intended for the individual.

Delusions of Grandeur

Belief of having extraordinary powers, wealth, or fame.

Delusions of Control

Belief that external forces control thoughts, feelings, or actions.

Positive Symptoms

Added experiences such as delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized speech.

Poverty of Speech (Alogia)

Reduction in speech output or content.

Blunted/Flat Affect

Limited or diminished emotional expression.

Catatonia

Psychomotor disturbance including stupor, rigidity, and posturing.

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that impedes functioning.

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Impairments in social interaction and communication skills with restricted, repetitive behaviors.

Intellectual Disability

IQ 70 or below with deficits in adaptive behavior.

Specific Learning Disability

Difficulties in perceiving or processing information effectively in specific academic areas.

Catatonia Subtypes (Stupor, Rigidity, Posturing)

Catatonic features such as stupor, waxy rigidity, and unusual postures.

Psychomotor Symptoms

Motor abnormalities associated with various psychiatric conditions.