Across
- 4. Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) The standard manual used in the U.S. for diagnosing mental disorders
- 6. Hypothesis The theory that excess dopamine activity in the brain contributes to schizophrenia symptoms
- 8. Disorders A group of disorders characterized by persistent sadness and loss of interest
- 10. Classification of Mental Disorders (ICD) The worldwide system used to classify diseases and mental disorders
- 11. Negative societal attitudes that discourage people from seeking help for mental illness
- 12. Health Organization The global organization that oversees international health standards and publishes the ICD
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- 1. Spectrum Disorders A category of disorders involving distorted thinking, perception, and behavior, including symptoms like hallucinations, delusions (such as persecution and grandeur), and disorganized thinking or speech, all considered positive symptoms
- 2. Disorders Disorders that begin in childhood and affect brain development, behavior, and learning
- 3. A severe disorder within this spectrum characterized by hallucinations, delusions, and impaired functioning; can appear suddenly (acute schizophrenia) or persist long-term (chronic schizophrenia)
- 5. Psychiatric Association The organization that publishes the DSM, the main U.S. diagnostic guide
- 7. Disorder A condition involving patterns of thoughts, feelings, or behaviors that cause dysfunction and distress in daily life
- 9. Depressive Disorder A severe depressive condition with intense symptoms versus a longer-lasting, milder form (persistent depressive disorder)