PSYC - 1

Psychological Disorder

a condition characterized by abnormal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that cause distress or impairment in a person's life, and are not culturally expected reactions to life events

Medical Model

a framework for understanding and addressing health issues, primarily illnesses and disabilities, by focusing on their biological or physiological causes, and then implementing interventions to cure, reduce, or manage symptoms

Diathesis Stress Model

explains how both genetic vulnerability and environmental stress interact to lead to the development of mental health conditions

Epigenetics

the study of how environmental factors can influence gene expression without altering the underlying DNA sequence

DSM-5-TR

a primary tool for clinicians and researchers in the diagnosis and study of mental disorders

Anxiety Disorders

A condition in which a person has excessive worry and feelings of fear, dread, and uneasiness

Social Anxiety Disorder

a mental health condition characterized by an intense and persistent fear of social situations and being judged negatively by others

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

a mental health disorder that produces fear, worry, and a constant feeling of being overwhelmed

Panic Disorder

An anxiety disorder characterized by unexpected and repeated episodes of intense fear accompanied by physical symptoms

Specific Phobia

an anxiety disorder characterized by an intense and persistent fear of a specific object or situation, even though it poses little or no actual danger

OCD

a mental health condition characterized by unwanted and intrusive thoughts and/or repetitive behaviors

Hoarding Disorder

a mental health condition characterized by persistent difficulty discarding possessions, regardless of their actual value or utility, leading to the accumulation of clutter and impacting daily life

PTSD

a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event

Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders

a group of emotional and behavioral problems that may result from childhood traumatic and stressful experiences

Depressive Disorders

mental illnesses characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities, and a range of other symptoms that significantly impact daily life

Bipolar Disorders

a mental health condition characterized by significant and persistent shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels

Major Depressive Disorder

a mood disorder characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities, and other symptoms that significantly affect daily life