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Single System

The mind and the body are interconnected and function as one integrated system.

Hyperthyroidism

A condition where the thyroid gland is overactive, leading to symptoms such as weight loss and anxiety.

Symptoms of Behavioral Disorders

Physical illnesses can manifest as psychological problems that resemble mood or cognitive disorders.

Anxiety

A feeling of worry or nervousness that can be a symptom of various psychological or physical conditions.

Potential Physical Causes

Medical conditions like hyperthyroidism, substance abuse, and new medical issues that can explain psychological symptoms.

Mayumi's Symptoms

Anxiety, the need to be active leading to fatigue, and weight loss despite increased eating.

Substance Abuse

The harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances, which can cause symptoms mimicking psychological disorders.

The mind and the body are actually a single system. Many physical illnesses, such as hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, multiple sclerosis, syphilis, and sepsis can cause psychological problems that mimic the symptoms of behavioral, cognitive, or mood disorders.

Mayumi is a 17-year-old whose mother sought psychological treatment for her because of Mayumi's feelings of anxiety. Mayumi and his mother both report that Mayumi always needs to be doing something but that all the activity causes her to feel very tired. In addition, no matter how much Mayumi eats, and she seems to eat a lot, she loses weight.

Many problems presenting as disorders of behavior, cognition, or mood, on careful physical examination, may be caused by a temporary toxic state. Which of the following are potential physical causes of Mayumi's psychological symptoms that should be ruled out by a physical examination before the clinician makes a diagnosis? Check all that apply.

Onset of a medical condition

Substance abuse

Hyperthyroidism