Psychological Disorders and Symptoms

specific phobia

• an anxiety disorder marked by a persistent, irrational fear and avoidance of a specific object, activity, or situation.

• a condition characterized by excessive worry about everyday situations.

• a type of mood disorder that involves persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest.

• a mental health condition that causes a person to experience extreme mood swings.

inappropriate affect

• Display of emotions that are unsuited to the situation; a symptom of schizophrenia.

• A state of emotional numbness and lack of response.

• An exaggerated emotional response to a minor event.

• A consistent display of happiness regardless of circumstances.

bipolar 2 disorder

• A disorder characterized by alternating periods of extremely depressed and mildly elevated moods (hypomania)

• A disorder marked by severe manic episodes and depressive states

• A condition involving persistent low mood without manic episodes

• A mental health disorder characterized by extreme anxiety and panic attacks

mania

• a mood disorder marked by a hyperactive, wildly optimistic state.

• a type of anxiety disorder characterized by excessive worry.

• a personality disorder involving a lack of empathy and disregard for others.

• a mood disorder characterized by persistent sadness and loss of interest.

catatonic stupor

• a state of extreme excitement and agitation

• an immobile, expressionless, coma-like state associated with schizophrenia

• a condition characterized by excessive talking and movement

• a temporary loss of memory and cognitive function

Taijin Kyofusho

• A form of social anxiety common in Japan involving a fear of offending or embarrassing others with one's odor, eye contact, or appearance.

• A type of cultural festival celebrated in Japan to honor ancestors.

• A traditional Japanese tea ceremony focused on mindfulness and tranquility.

• A popular Japanese dish made with rice and raw fish.

Hoarding Disorder

• Persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions, regardless of their actual value

• A strong desire to collect rare items and artifacts

• An obsession with cleanliness and organization

• A tendency to accumulate wealth and material possessions

Alogia

• A decrease in speech or speech content; a symptom of schizophrenia. Also known as poverty of speech.

• An increase in speech or speech content; a symptom of anxiety.

• A type of speech disorder characterized by excessive talking.

• A condition where speech is incoherent and difficult to understand.

disorganized thinking & speech

• A severe disruption of verbal communication in which ideas shift rapidly and incoherently from one to another unrelated topic.

• A coherent and logical flow of ideas in conversation.

• A method of organizing thoughts in a structured manner.

• A technique used to enhance verbal communication skills.

antisocial personality disorder

• A personality disorder characterized by excessive empathy and concern for others.

• A personality disorder in which a person exhibits a lack of conscience for wrongdoing, even toward friends and family members.

• A personality disorder that primarily affects women and involves extreme mood swings.

• A personality disorder marked by an obsession with perfection and order.