psychological disorders

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  1. 1. A personality disorder marked by unstable relationships, self-image, and emotions.
  2. 3. Intense fear and avoidance of social situations due to a fear of being judged or embarrassed.
  3. 6. A mental health condition marked by excessive and persistent worry or fear, often leading to physical symptoms.
  4. 8. Perceptions that occur without external stimuli, often involving seeing or hearing things that aren't present.
  5. 11. Disorder A condition that affects a person's thoughts, emotions, or behavior, causing distress or impairing daily functioning.
  6. 12. A mental health condition affecting a person's emotional state, such as depression or bipolar disorder.
  7. 13. A natural response to stress or danger, characterized by feelings of unease, worry, and nervousness.
  8. 14. A mood disorder marked by extreme mood swings, including manic highs and depressive lows.
  9. 19. A severe form of depression characterized by persistent low mood and loss of interest or pleasure in activities.
  10. 21. Categories used to classify different types of personality disorders based on similar characteristics.
  11. 22. An extreme and irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity.
  12. 23. A type of mental disorder characterized by enduring patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience that deviate from societal expectations.
  13. 24. Medication that helps manage mood swings and prevent extreme highs and lows.
  14. 25. that help alleviate symptoms of depression by regulating neurotransmitters in the brain.
  15. 26. Disorder A chronic form of depression lasting for two years or longer.
  16. 27. Involves sudden and recurring panic attacks, marked by intense fear and physical symptoms like shortness of breath and heart palpitations.
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  1. 2. used to treat symptoms of psychosis, such as hallucinations or delusions.
  2. 4. A specific phobia characterized by an intense fear of heights.
  3. 5. A condition where a person experiences significant physical symptoms, often related to psychological distress.
  4. 7. A mental health condition characterized by intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions).
  5. 9. A fixed false belief that persists despite evidence to the contrary.
  6. 10. A severe mental disorder characterized by distorted thinking, emotions, and perceptions of reality.
  7. 15. A mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in daily activities.
  8. 16. A chronic condition involving excessive, uncontrollable worry and anxiety about various life situations.
  9. 17. Fear of being in situations or places where escape might be difficult or embarrassing.
  10. 18. A specific phobia involving an extreme fear of spiders.
  11. 20. Involves disruptions in a person's memory, identity, consciousness, or perception of the environment.
  12. 28. (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition:A widely used manual in psychology that classifies and describes mental disorders. It helps professionals diagnose and treat individuals with mental health issues.