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Major Depressive Disorder
Persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities, and feelings of hopelessness.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Excessive worry, restlessness, and difficulty controlling feelings of anxiety.
Panic Disorder
Recurrent panic attacks, fear of future attacks, and possible avoidance of places where attacks have occurred.
Phobic Disorders
Irrational fear and avoidance of a specific object or situation.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Unwanted repetitive thoughts (obsessions) and/or actions (compulsions).
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Flashbacks, avoidance of reminders of the trauma, and hyperarousal following a traumatic event.
Bipolar Disorder
Episodes of mood swings ranging from depressive lows to manic highs.
Schizophrenia
Delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, and impaired cognitive functioning.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, and speech and nonverbal communication.
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
Anorexia Nervosa
Restriction of food intake leading to significantly low body weight, intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted body image.
Bulimia Nervosa
Recurrent binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors like vomiting, fasting, or excessive exercise.
Borderline Personality Disorder
Unstable relationships, self-image, and affects, along with impulsivity.
Antisocial Personality Disorder
Disregard for and violation of the rights of others, lack of empathy, and often criminal behavior.
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
A grandiose sense of self-importance, need for excessive admiration, and lack of empathy.
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Extreme social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and hypersensitivity to negative evaluation.
Dissociative Identity Disorder
Presence of two or more distinct personality states and recurrent gaps in the recall of personal information.
Social Anxiety Disorder
Intense fear and avoidance of social situations due to feelings of embarrassment, self-consciousness, and concern about being judged.
Specific Phobia
Intense fear or anxiety about a specific object or situation, often leading to avoidance behavior.
Agoraphobia
Fear and avoidance of places or situations that might cause panic, helplessness, or embarrassment.
Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder
Preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and control at the expense of flexibility, openness, and efficiency.
Acute Stress Disorder
Symptoms similar to PTSD that occur immediately after a traumatic event, lasting from three days up to one month.
Adjustment Disorder
Emotional or behavioral symptoms in response to a specific stressor or life change, developing within three months of the onset of the stressor.
Conduct Disorder
A pattern of behavior involving violation of the rights of others and social norms, including aggression and destruction of property.
Intermittent Explosive Disorder
Recurring episodes of impulsive, aggressive, violent behavior or angry verbal outbursts disproportionate to the situation.
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