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U.S. population diagnosed w/ mental disorder each year 1 in 5
Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, 5th edition DSM-V
DSM-V is published by the American psychiatric association
hallucinations false perceptions, perceiving something or someone that is not really there)
Nature Already determined; difficult or impossible to alter
Nurture Continuously influenced by others
Heritability a genetic or inheritable trait
Major depressive disorder w/ peripartum onset PPND
dysthymia Persistent depressive disorder
Serotonin a chemical messenger in the brain known to play a role in depression
Depression emotional symptoms Crying more Feeling numb Irritability Low self esteem Mood swings
Depression Cognitive symptoms Low interest/pleasure in doing things Inability to perform normal/usual work
Depression Physical symptoms Not eating Sleeping/isolation Not showering
Cycling between depression and mania; also called manic depression Bipolar Disorder
Schizophrenia Altered sensory perception w/ physical and psychological; affects brain functioning, behavior patterns, and the 5 senses
Person w/ Schizophrenia may exhibit catatonia (psychomotor disturbance)
Person w/ Schizophrenia may not speak (mutism)
Generalized Anxiety (GAD): Excessive and unrealistic worry
Panic Disorder: Recurrent episodes of apprehension, terror, or impending doom
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Persistent exaggerated thoughts or actions that reflect exaggerated fear
Specific Phobia: Persistent and irrational fear compels one to avoid perceived hazard
Social Anxiety Disorder: Fear of embarrassing oneself in public or social situations
Agoraphobia Fear of being in specific situations w/ large groups or being alone
Hoarding Disorders Difficulty letting go or getting rid of possessions due to false belief
Antisocial Disregard for rights of others
Borderline Attention seeking and excessive emotions
Narcissistic Lack of empathy; need for admiration and grandiosity
Avoidant Feelings of inadequacy; hypersensitivity to criticism
Tolerance An increased substance used to increase previous effects
Autism spectrum disorders Pervasive development disorders
Anorexia Nervosa Imposed starvation and irrational fear of gaining weight
Bulimia Nervosa Repetitive gorging w/ food followed by self induced vomiting
Genito-pelvic pain/penetration Disorder Pain associated w/ sexual intercourse
Erectile Dysfunction Inability to achieve or sustain erection
Female Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder Inability to achieve orgasm
Premature Ejaculation Persistent onset of orgasm and expulsion of seminal fluid too quickly
Psychological factors of sexual dysfunctions nervousness, scared of doing it wrong, PTSD from past experiences
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