List of Different Types Of Psychological Disorders
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- Psychological disorders, also known as mental health disorders, affect a person’s thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
- Psychological disorders are diverse, affecting mental, emotional, and behavioral health in various ways.
- Each disorder requires specialized care and treatment, highlighting the importance of awareness and early intervention in mental health
- Anxiety Disorders
- Characterized by excessive fear, worry, or unease.
- Common types include Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Panic Disorder, and Social Anxiety Disorder.
- Mood Disorders
- Involves disturbances in a person’s emotional state.
- Examples include Major Depressive Disorder and Bipolar Disorder (alternating between depression and mania).
- Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders
- Marked by recurring, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions).
- Conditions include Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Body Dysmorphic Disorder, and Hoarding Disorder.
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Develops after exposure to a traumatic event.
- Symptoms include flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety.
- Personality Disorders
- Involves rigid and unhealthy patterns of thinking, functioning, and behaving.
- Examples: Borderline Personality Disorder, Antisocial Personality Disorder, and Narcissistic Personality Disorder.
- Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders
- Characterized by distorted thinking, hallucinations, delusions, and impaired functioning.
- Schizophrenia is the most well-known disorder in this category.
- Eating Disorders
- Related to severe disturbances in eating behavior.
- Types include Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge-Eating Disorder.
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
- Common in children but can persist into adulthood.
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Typically diagnosed in childhood.
- Includes Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disabilities, and Learning Disorders.
- Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders
- Involves an intense focus on physical symptoms that cause significant distress and impairment.
- Examples: Somatic Symptom Disorder and Illness Anxiety Disorder (formerly hypochondriasis).
- Dissociative Disorders
- Involves a disconnection between thoughts, identity, consciousness, and memory.
- Types include Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), Dissociative Amnesia, and Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder.
- Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders
- Involves the excessive use of substances such as alcohol or drugs, leading to functional impairment.
- Includes Alcohol Use Disorder, Drug Use Disorders, and Gambling Disorder.
- Sleep-Wake Disorders
- Affects sleep patterns and causes distress or impairment in functioning.
- Examples include Insomnia Disorder, Narcolepsy, and Sleep Apnea.
- Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders
- Arise in response to stressful or traumatic events.
- Disorders like PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder fall under this category.
- Sexual Dysfunctions
- Involves problems with sexual response or desire.
- Includes Erectile Disorder, Female Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder, and Premature Ejaculation.
- Paraphilic Disorders
- Involves sexual interests that cause distress or harm to oneself or others.
- Examples: Pedophilic Disorder, Exhibitionistic Disorder, and Fetishistic Disorder.
- Neurocognitive Disorders
- Involves a decline in cognitive functioning (thinking, memory, reasoning).
- Includes Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, and Delirium.
- Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct Disorders
- Characterized by problems with emotional and behavioral self-control.
- Examples: Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Conduct Disorder, and Intermittent Explosive Disorder.
- Tic Disorders
- Involves sudden, rapid, and recurrent movements or vocal sounds.
- The most well-known example is Tourette Syndrome.
