Psychological Disorders Terms

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Psychological Disorders

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characterized by significant disturbance in an individuals behavior, thoughts, or emotions

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Thomas Szaz

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His research has widely created empowerment for service users in mental health

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DSM-5

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Classifies psychological disorders. Specific criteria has to be met to be diagnosed with a disorder

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Major Depressive Disorders

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Lasts for over 2 or more weeks with five or more symptoms, at least 1 must be a depressed mood or lost of interest or pleasure

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Bipolar Disorders

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In which a person alternates between hopelessness and depression to an overexcited state of mania

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Mania

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Hyperactive, wildly optimistic state in which dangerously poor judgement is common

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Schizophrenia

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Disorder characterized by delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech or inappropriate emotional expression

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Anxiety Disorders

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Characterized by distressing, persistent anxiety

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Phobias

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Overwhelming and fear of object, place, situation, feeling, animal, etc.

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Stress Disorders

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Characterized by memories, trauma-related stimulus

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

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unwanted repetitive thoughts (obsessions), actions or both

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Personality Disorders

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Inflexible and enduring behavior patterns that impair social functioning