Mental Disorders

disorder in which person experiences a break from reality; hallucinations, delusions, and lack of emotion are primary features

includes symptoms like feeling worthless or hopeless, having difficulty sleeping, lacking energy, or suicidal thoughts; most common mental illness

persistent and pervasive feelings of anxiety without any external cause

includes depression, bipolar disorder, and seasonal affective disorder

swings of mood from depression to mania

recurrent panic attacks, marked by rapid heart rate, perspiration, and fear without reason

two or more distinct personalities exist within the same body; extreme sexual, emotional, or mental abuse is typically the cause

persistent and irrational fear of a specific object, activity, or situation that is out of proportion to the circumstances

persistent, unwanted thoughts and behaviors

false sensory experiences (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch)

excessive elation; symptoms often include euphoria, hyperactivity, distractedness, and talkativeness

sense of self-importance, need for constant attention and admiration, exploit others selfishly

psychological problems that result in bodily symptoms or physical complaints

diagnostic manual for psychological disorders that contains symptoms for each disorder

memory loss for identity or length of time without any known cause