Mental Health Disorders Overview

This set of flashcards covers key terms and definitions related to various mental health disorders discussed in the lecture.

Emotional Detachment

A condition where an individual has difficulty feeling positive emotions.

Depressive Disorders

A group of disorders characterized by an enduring sad, empty, or irritable mood, along with physical and cognitive changes that affect overall functioning.

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)

A disorder where a person experiences five or more symptoms lasting at least two weeks, with one being depressed mood or loss of interest.

Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)

A depressive disorder where a person experiences a depressed mood more days than not for at least two years.

Bipolar I Disorder

A type of bipolar disorder characterized by extreme mood swings that include episodes of mania.

Bipolar II Disorder

A condition where individuals experience hypomania and depressive episodes, with mania being less severe.

Schizophrenia

A severe mental disorder characterized by a disconnection from reality, often involving delusions and hallucinations.

Positive Symptoms of Schizophrenia

Symptoms that reflect an excess or distortion of normal functions, such as hallucinations and delusions.

Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia

Symptoms that reflect a decrease or loss of normal functions, including lack of motivation and social withdrawal.

Dopamine Hypothesis

A theory suggesting that the positive symptoms of schizophrenia are caused by an excess of dopamine in the brain.

Dissociative Amnesia

A disorder characterized by a sudden loss of memory related to personal information, often following traumatic events.

Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)

A dissociative disorder in which a person exhibits two or more distinct personalities or identities.

Personality Disorders

A group of disorders characterized by enduring patterns of behavior and inner experiences that differ from cultural norms.

Antisocial Personality Disorder

A disorder evident in individuals who exhibit a lack of conscience for wrongdoing, often referred to as psychopaths or sociopaths.