Characteristics of phobias, OCD and depression Flashcards
DSM stands for which book that helps professionals diagnose/categorise mental disorders
Diagnostic Statistical Manual
(On its 5th version)
(Published by American Psychiatric Association)
ICD stands for which book that helps professionals diagnose/categorise mental disorders
International Statistical Classification of Diseases
(On its 11th version)
(Published by World Health Organisation)
Emotional= …
Feelings
Behavioural = …
Actions
Cognitive = ….
Thoughts
Emotional characteristics for depression
- sadness
- avolition
- anger
Behavioural characteristics for depression
- reduction in energy
- insomnia or increased sleep
- appetite increase or decrease
Cognitive characteristics for depression
- negative thoughts
- poor concentration
- memory bias
Emotional characteristics for phobias
- anxiety
- extreme fear
Behavioural characteristics for phobias
- panic
- shortness of breath
- shaking
- increased heart rate
Cognitive characteristics for phobias
- irrational thoughts
- cognitive distortions
Emotional characteristics for OCD
- anxiety & distress
- embarrassment & shame
Behavioural characteristics for OCD
- compulsive behaviours
- avoidance
Cognitive characteristics for OCD
- obsessive thoughts
- sufferer is aware these obsessive thoughts are irrational
