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Disordered

Condition causing significant distress or impairment.

Diagnosis

Process of identifying a disorder based on symptoms.

DSM

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.

ICM

International Classification of Diseases, mental health focus.

Positives of Diagnosing

Provides clarity, treatment guidance, and support.

Negatives of Diagnosing

Can lead to stigma and mislabeling.

Depressive Disorders

Group of disorders characterized by persistent sadness.

Major Depressive Disorder

Severe symptoms affecting daily functioning.

Persistent Depressive Disorder

Chronic depression lasting at least two years.

Biological Causes of MDD

Genetic predisposition and neurotransmitter imbalances.

Cognitive Causes of MDD

Negative thought patterns and cognitive distortions.

Sociocultural Explanation of MDD

Influence of societal factors and cultural context.

Biopsychosocial Explanation

Integration of biological, psychological, and social factors.

Diathesis-Stress Model

Interaction of predisposition and stress triggers disorders.

Bipolar Disorder

Mood disorder with episodes of mania and depression.

Mania

Elevated mood, increased energy, and impulsivity.

Hypomania

Milder form of mania, less severe symptoms.

Type I Bipolar Disorder

Includes manic episodes, possible depressive episodes.

Type II Bipolar Disorder

Includes hypomanic and major depressive episodes.

Schizophrenia Symptoms

Includes hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking.

Hallucinations

Perceptions without external stimuli, like hearing voices.

Delusions

False beliefs despite contradictory evidence.

Word Salad

Incoherent mixture of words and phrases.

Catatonia

Abnormal motor behavior, includes stupor or excitement.

Positive Symptoms of Schizophrenia

Excess behaviors like hallucinations and delusions.

Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia

Absence of normal functions, like emotion and motivation.

Acute Schizophrenia

Sudden onset of symptoms, often severe.

Chronic Schizophrenia

Long-lasting symptoms, often less severe but persistent.

Biological Explanation of Schizophrenia

Genetic factors, neurotransmitter dysregulation, brain structure.

Anxiety Disorders

Group of disorders characterized by excessive fear.

Phobic Disorder Symptoms

Intense fear of specific objects or situations.

Agoraphobia

Fear of situations where escape is difficult.

Panic Disorder Symptoms

Recurrent panic attacks, intense fear episodes.

Panic Attack

Sudden onset of intense fear, physical symptoms.

Culture Bound Disorder

Disorder specific to a particular cultural context.

Ataque de Nervios

Cultural syndrome associated with Latin American cultures.

Social Anxiety Disorder Symptoms

Fear of social situations, potential embarrassment.

Taijin Kyofusho

Cultural anxiety disorder, fear of offending others.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder Symptoms

Chronic worry about various life aspects.

Behavioral Explanation of Anxiety Disorders

Learned responses to fear-inducing stimuli.

Biological Explanation of Anxiety Disorders

Genetic factors, brain chemistry, evolutionary adaptations.

Cognitive Explanation of Anxiety Disorders

Distorted thinking patterns contributing to anxiety.