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Anxiety disorders Somatoform disorders Dissociative disorders Mood disorders Schizophrenia Personality disorders

Anxiety disorders

1) Phobic disorder

2) Panic disorder

3) Generalized anxiety

4) Obsessive - compulsive

Somatoform disorders

Somatoform disorder is the name for a group of conditions in which the physical pain and symptoms a person feels are related to psychological factors.

• Hypochondriasis• Conversion disorder

Dissociative disorders Dissociative identity disorder (DID) – a

disorder in which a person displays characteristics of two or more distinct personalities.

Dissociative amnesia – a disorder in which a significant, selective memory loss occurs.

Dissociative fugue – a form of amnesia in which the individual leaves home and sometimes assumes a new identity.

Mood disorders

Major Depression Mania Bipolar disorder

Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by a disintegration of thought processes and of emotional responsiveness.

Common Symptoms

Faulty perceptual processing Disorganized thinking Emotional distortions Delusions and hallucinations Withdrawal from reality Bizarre behavior and disturbed speech Disturbed sense of self

Causes of Schizophrenia

Role of heredity Biochemical and

Neural mechanisms Role of environment

Personality disorders Antisocial personality disorder – a disorder

in which individuals show no regard for the moral and ethical rules of society or the rights of others.

Borderline personality disorder – a disorder in which individuals have difficulty developing a secure sense of who they are.

Narcissistic personality disorder – a personality disturbance characterized by an exaggerated sense of self-importance.

Conclusion There are many major psychological disorders

that can affect people. All major disorders share one thing in common: those suffering from a major psychological disorder have significant challenges with everyday life. Understanding these disorders builds an appreciation for what these people go through on a daily basis.

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Everything was found on 18th of February, 2011

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