PSYCH/SOC Milesdown

Schizophrenia

Prototypical disorder characterized by psychosis.

Positive Symptoms

Symptoms that add something to behavior, cognition, or affect, such as delusions and hallucinations.

Negative Symptoms

Symptoms involving the loss or reduction of normal functioning, such as disturbances of affect and avolition (lack of motivation).

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)

A disorder characterized by at least one major depressive episode.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

A pattern of depression that occurs during a particular season, commonly during the winter months.

Bipolar I Disorder

Requires at least one manic episode. A major depressive episode commonly occurs but is not required for diagnosis.

Bipolar II Disorder

Requires at least one hypomanic episode AND at least one major depressive episode, with no history of a manic episode.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

A disorder involving obsessions, compulsions, or both, which can cause significant distress or interfere with daily functioning.

Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)

A disorder involving two or more distinct personality states or identities, accompanied by disruptions in memory and sense of self.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

A trauma-related disorder involving symptoms such as intrusive memories or flashbacks, nightmares, avoidance, negative changes in thoughts or mood, and increased arousal or reactivity.

Somatic Symptom Disorder

One or more distressing physical symptoms accompanied by excessive thoughts, feelings, or behaviors related to the symptoms.

Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)

A disorder involving an intense preoccupation with perceived flaws or defects in appearance that are not observable or appear minor to others.

Personality Disorders

Enduring patterns of inflexible, maladaptive thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that cause significant distress or impairment in functioning.