Book: NCERT Psychology textbook for Humanities Class 12Chapter: Chapter 4 - Psychological Disorders

Summary:

• Types of Psychological Disorders:

  • Anxiety Disorders: Excessive fear or anxiety.

  • Mood Disorders: Disturbances in mood.

  • Schizophrenia: Disorganized thinking and abnormal perceptions.

  • Dissociative Disorders: Disruption in memory, awareness, identity.

  • Personality Disorders: Enduring patterns of behavior.

  • Eating Disorders: Disturbances in eating behavior.

  • Substance-related Disorders: Problems due to substance use.

Symptoms and Descriptions:

• Anxiety Disorders: Panic attacks, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder.

• Mood Disorders: Depression, bipolar disorder.

• Schizophrenia: Hallucinations, delusions, disorganized speech.

• Dissociative Disorders: Amnesia, identity confusion.

• Personality Disorders: Antisocial behavior, lack of empathy.

• Eating Disorders: Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa.

• Substance-related Disorders: Dependence, withdrawal symptoms.

Themes and Motifs:

• Stigma: Society's negative perception of mental disorders.

• Treatment: Importance of therapy, medication, and support.

• Awareness: Understanding symptoms and seeking help.

• Impact: Effects on individuals, families, and society.

• Recovery: Possibility of managing and overcoming disorders.