Psychological Disorders

Depressive disorder characteristics

• Presence of sad, empty, or irritable mood with physical and cognitive changes affecting function.

• A state of excessive happiness and energy.

• Inability to focus on tasks due to overwhelming joy.

• A temporary feeling of sadness that lasts for a few hours.

Cluster A Personality Disorders

• Odd or eccentric cluster, including paranoid, schizoid, and schizotypal disorders.

• Cluster of personality disorders characterized by dramatic, emotional, or erratic behavior.

• Cluster of personality disorders characterized by anxious and fearful behavior.

• Cluster of personality disorders that includes narcissistic and borderline disorders.

Autism Spectrum Disorder

• A severe developmental disability impairing communication and social interaction.

• A type of learning disability that affects reading skills.

• A mental health condition characterized by mood swings.

• A physical disability that limits mobility.

Panic disorder

• Experience of panic attacks, possibly culture-bound like ataque de nervios.

• A type of anxiety characterized by excessive worry about future events.

• A mood disorder involving persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest.

• A condition marked by compulsive behaviors and intrusive thoughts.

Bipolar I disorder

• Episodes of mania and depression, with possible mixed states and psychotic symptoms.

• Episodes of only depression without mania.

• Episodes of mania without any depressive episodes.

• Chronic mood disorder with no manic or depressive episodes.

Bipolar II disorder

• Chronic depressive episodes and hypomanic episodes, without full manic episodes.

• Severe manic episodes with or without depressive episodes.

• Only depressive episodes without any manic or hypomanic episodes.

• Manic episodes that last for several weeks followed by depressive episodes.

Attention-deficit Hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

• Marked by inattention, impulsiveness, low tolerance for frustration, and inappropriate activity.

• Characterized by excessive energy and a need for constant movement.

• Involves a lack of interest in social interactions and communication.

• Defined by a strong ability to focus on tasks for extended periods.

Hoarding disorder

• Strong need to save items, causing distress when discarding them.

• Compulsive need to buy new items regardless of necessity.

• Inability to organize personal belongings effectively.

• Excessive fear of losing valuable possessions.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder

• Characterized by obsessive thoughts or compulsive actions.

• A mood disorder involving extreme sadness.

• A personality disorder marked by detachment from reality.

• An anxiety disorder characterized by excessive worry.

Histrionic personality disorder

• Intense emotions, distorted self-image, and desire for attention.

• Chronic feelings of emptiness and fear of abandonment.

• Excessive need for admiration and lack of empathy.

• Rigid and inflexible personality traits.