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- 4. A type of depression that occurs at a specific time of year, usually in the winter, when there is less natural sunlight.
- 5. A severe mental disorder characterized by distortions in thinking, perception, emotions, language, sense of self, and behavior, often including hallucinations and delusions.
- 8. A condition in which an individual deliberately produces or exaggerates symptoms of illness in themselves or others, typically to assume a sick role and receive medical attention.
- 9. A disorder in which two or more distinct identities or personality states alternately control an individual's behavior, often associated with severe trauma.
- 10. A mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in nearly all activities, along with other physical and cognitive symptoms.
- 11. Defined by persistent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) performed to reduce distress or prevent a feared event.
- 13. Characterized by chronic, excessive worry about various aspects of daily life, often accompanied by physical symptoms such as restlessness, fatigue, and muscle tension.
- 14. Marked by recurrent, unexpected panic attacks, which are sudden periods of intense fear and discomfort, often with physical symptoms like heart palpitations, shortness of breath, and dizziness.
- 16. Characterized by pervasive instability in moods, interpersonal relationships, self-image, and behavior, often resulting in impulsive actions and intense emotional responses.
- 17. Characterized by recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of food in a short period, often accompanied by feelings of loss of control and distress, without regular use of compensatory behaviors.
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- 1. A mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).
- 2. Involves an intense, irrational fear of specific objects, situations, or activities, leading to avoidance behavior that interferes with normal functioning.
- 3. Disorder A mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, characterized by flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, and uncontrollable thoughts about the event.
- 6. A mental health disorder characterized by a long-term pattern of disregard for, and violation of, the rights of others, often manifested in deceitful, manipulative, or criminal behavior.
- 7. An eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image, leading to extreme food restriction and weight loss.
- 12. An eating disorder involving cycles of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors such as vomiting, excessive exercise, or laxative use to prevent weight gain.
- 15. A chronic form of depression with less severe but longer-lasting symptoms than major depressive disorder, including a consistently low mood over a period of at least two years.