Disorders

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

Characterized by automatic arousal, persistent anxiety, muscular tension, and apprehension.

Phobic Disorder

An unreasonable fear of specific objects or situations, such as snakes, heights, or flying.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Involves repetitive obsessions (recurring thoughts) and compulsions (rigid behaviors).

Dissociative Amnesia

Psychologically caused forgetfulness due to stress.

Dissociative Identity Disorder

Characterized by two or more distinct personalities, often evidenced by variations in MRI, heart rate, and handwriting.

Major Depressive Disorder

Involves intense sadness, loss of pleasure, lethargy, feelings of worthlessness, with symptoms lasting at least 2 weeks.

Bipolar Disorder

Mood disorder characterized by cycles from depression to mania, including symptoms like decreased need for sleep and high energy.

Schizophrenia

A mental disorder marked by disorganized thinking, delusions, hallucinations, and inappropriate emotions.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Characterized by nightmares, flashbacks, and hypervigilance following a traumatic event.

Symptoms of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

Symptoms include automatic arousal, persistent anxiety, muscular tension, and apprehension.

What is a common fear associated with Phobic Disorder?

Common fears include those related to snakes, heights, or flying.

What describes the compulsions in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?

Compulsions are rigid behaviors that individuals feel compelled to perform.

What triggers Dissociative Amnesia?

Dissociative Amnesia is triggered by psychological stress.

What are the characteristics of Major Depressive Disorder?

Characteristics include intense sadness, lethargy, changes in appetite and sleep, and feelings of worthlessness for at least 2 weeks.

manic episode in Bipolar Disorder

A manic episode may include an euphoria, grandiose cognitions, and high energy.

biological factors associated with Schizophrenia

High dopamine levels, low frontal lobe activity, and genetic predisposition are associated with Schizophrenia.

common symptoms of PTSD

Common symptoms include nightmares, flashbacks, and hypervigilance after a traumatic event.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

A person experiences persistent worry about work, health, and social interactions, leading to physical symptoms like tension and insomnia.

Phobic Disorder

Someone has an extreme fear of flying. Even the thought of boarding a plane causes them significant distress.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

An individual is plagued by unwanted thoughts about contamination, leading them to wash their hands frequently until they are raw.

Dissociative Amnesia

A person suddenly forgets personal information and cannot recall their name or past due to immense stress from a traumatic event.

Dissociative Identity Disorder

A person claims to be someone famous with a completely different identity, demonstrating distinct personalities at various times.

Major Depressive Disorder

Someone is overwhelmed by an extended period of sadness, has little interest in activities they once enjoyed, and struggles to get out of bed.

Bipolar Disorder

An individual swings from periods of high energy and euphoria to deep depression, affecting their daily functioning.

Schizophrenia

A person talks to themselves and sees things that are not there, struggling to discern reality from hallucinations.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Following a natural disaster, a person is plagued by flashbacks, nightmares, and an inability to feel safe.