Intro to Psychology WEEK 10

Mental Disorder

Dysfunctional patterns of thoughts, feelings, or behaviors that interfere with daily life.

DSM-5

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders.

Anxiety Disorders

Includes: Panic disorder, agoraphobia, social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and other phobias. (Can also encompass OCD & Trauma/Stress-related disorders.)

Panic Disorder

Characterized by having unexpected panic attacks.

OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder)

Characterized by unwanted, repetitive thoughts, sometimes forming obsessions that may form compulsions.

Agoraphobia

The fear of being in situations where help may not be available/escape may be difficult.

Social Anxiety Disorder

Characterized by being intensely afraid of being watched and judged by others.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Characterized by continuous and pervasive feelings of anxiety. (Often times, no specific reason for the feeling of anxiety can be found.)

PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)

Extreme anxiety caused by a specific, traceable traumatic event.

Schizophrenia (& its spectrum disorders)

Characterized by disorganized thinking, inappropriate behaviours/emotions, distorted perceptions (delusions/hallucinations). Psychotic symptoms are experienced with disorders on this spectrum.