psych 1-ch 12 mental health disorders

mental disorder

clinically behavioral, psychological syndrome or pattern that occurs in an individual associated with distress, impairment, or increased risk of suffering death, pain, disability, or loss of freedom

Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)

standard classification of mental disorders

generalized anxiety disorder

constant and excessive worry about everyday events

panic disorders

anxiety disorder in which person experiences frequent & unexpected panic attacks

panic attacks

sudden episode of extreme anxiety that rapidly escalates in intensity

mood disorders

characterized by an elevated or lowering of an individuals mood

MDD & BPD

bipolar disorders

cycling of episodes of mania & depression

bipolar II disorder

bipolar with mild form of mania & full form of depression

phobias

persistent & irrational fear of object, situation, or activity

PTSD

occurs when person sees or lives through shocking, scary, or dangerous event

OCD

characterized by presence of intrusive, repetitive, unwanted thoughts, repetitive behaviors or mental acts that an individual feels driven to perform

schizophrenia

distorts the way a person thinks, acts, expresses emotions, perceives reality & relates to others

types of schizophrenia

disorganized, paranoid, catatonic, undifferentiated

schizoaffective disorder

combo of schizophrenic and mood disorder symptoms

anorexia nervosa

more distorted body image than those with other eating disorders, intense fear of gaining weight

bulimia nervosa

intense concern about weight combined with twice weekly or more frequent cycles of binge eating followed by self induced vomiting

personality disorders

inflexible, maladaptive patterns of thoughts, emotions, behavior, & interpersonal functioning that are stable over time & across situations

paranoid personality disorder

pervasive but unwarranted distrust & suspiciousness

schizoid personality disorder

pervasive detachment from social relationships due to no interest in developing relationships

schizotypal personality disorder

odd thoughts, speech, emotional reactions, mannerisms & appearance due to fear of people

borderline personality disorder

personality disorder characterized by issues of emotional regulation, mood swings, instability of interpersonal relationships, & marked impulsivity

antisocial personality disorder

characterized by pervasive pattern of disregarding and violating the rights of others aka psychopaths or sociopaths

histrionic personality disorder

exaggerated, overly dramatic expression of emotions & attention seeking behavior

narcissistic personality disorder

grandiose sense of self importance, abilities, accomplishments, lack in empathy

avoidant personality disorder

extreme social inhibition & social avoidance due to feelings of inadequacy

dependent personality disorder

excessive need to be taken care of, leading to submissive, clinging behaviors

obsessive compulsive personality disorder

rigid preoccupation with orderliness, personal control, rules, or schedules that interferes with completing tasks

dissociative disorders

severe alterations or detachments from reality

depersonalization

distortion in perception of ones own body or experience

derealization

losing a sense of external world

dissociative experience

break or disruption in consciousness during which awareness, memory, and personal identity become separated or divided

dissociative amnesia

partial or total inability to recall important personal information

dissociative fugue

episode where person travels or wanders, sometimes assuming a new identity in a different place

dissociative identity disorder

extensive memory disruptions along with the presence of two or more distinct identities or “personalities”

illness anxiety disorder

fear of having or acquiring a serious illness

neurodevelopmental disorders

diagnosed in infancy, childhood, or adolescence

include: ADHD, dyslexia, autism

intellectual disability

substantially below average intelligence & problems adapting to an environment that emerge before age of 18

autism spectrum

problems occur in language, socialization, and cognition

oppositional defiant disorder

pattern of disobedient, hostile, and/or defiant behavior toward authority figures