Some symptoms of a nervous breakdown are a loss of interest in life, work, and social interaction. Other signs of overwhelming mental exhaustion are depression, mood changes, sleep disturbance, and inability to concentrate.
The signs and symptoms of a mental disorder vary from person to person depending on the disease and the particular manifestation of it. There is schizophrenia and the various subcategories within the diagnosis itself. This is characteristically noted by a person beginning to act disorganized, aloof, asocial, not caring about his hygiene and environmental cleanliness, perhaps weight loss. Paranoia may exist and strange beliefs in things that are unfounded or unreal, such as..."I am the second coming of Christ" ...or..."My family is trying to poison me." The most obvious sign is when a person begins responding to internal stimuli or hearing voices and talking or laughing back. There are also the Major Affective Disorders such as Bipolar I and Bipolar II, and Major Depression. Of course there are also the others such as PTSD, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder that can come on suddenly; ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, typically diagnosed in childhood but not always caught as a youngster; Dysthymia, another form of depression; and plenty others. Then there are the Personality Disorders that are much more insipid. that are best treated, depending on the diagnostic picture, with medication and therapy. If in doubt, check it out. Life can be so much better when a mental illness is properly treated. And it need not be a big deal.
Psychiatrists and psychologists use the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) to diagnose mental illnesses. This manual is currently on version 5 and catalogs the symptoms of all mental illnesses and disorders that have been defined by the American Psychiatric Association members.
There are hundreds of disorders listed in the manual and each have their own set of symptoms and criteria for diagnosis. Mental health providers use observation and interview over time to diagnose disorders based on these criteria.
You can read about the DSM5 at DSM5 dot org.
Depends on the ilnness and the person. But to put it simply. behaving in a way that's not really considered 'normal'
That depends on the disorder.There are so many out there that just saying 'mental disorder' could leave you with anything. Even a craving to eat chalk. So be specific.
Phsycosis, loss of touch with reality,
No. Stressors, of various kinds, may trigger symptoms of mental disorders, especially in those who are most vulnerable.
Arsenicum album is a useful remedy for mental disorders with symptoms of melancholy, irritation, intense anxiety, and restlessness.
Somatoform disorder
anorexia nervosa and bulimia which are opposite when it comes to signs and symptoms
Severe mental disorders require treatment with medications plus therapy. For severe mood and psychotic disorders, medications plus therapy make for a lifesaving combination, especially when the symptoms of mental illness culminate in suicidal ideation and/or psychotic thinking.
It lists all the clinically identified mental disorders and the possible symptoms, durations, severities and treatments associated with those disorders. It is the most referred to manual when considering the diagnosis for a mental disorder.
Psychopathology has two main focuses, both to study mental disorders and abnormal behaviors as well as studying the mental symptoms of other diseases.
yes. and.. so can people with mental disorders.
It depends on the symptoms. There are many categories of mental health diseases. The two major systems that classify mental disorders: World Health Organization (WHO) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM - IV) which is a medical book that is updated, and what most physicians would base a diagnosis on.
The ICD 10 is the European version of the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, current version IV). As well as mental disorders is also covers other medical conditions that doctors may diagnose, but chapter V covers mental disorders. It tells doctors what the signs and symptoms are of conditions need to be present for a diagnosis to be made.
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is the reference you are asking about. It is the standard classification of mental disorders used by mental health professionals. There are now five editions. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders referred to as DSM lists known diagnosis of mental illnesses and their symptoms. It is used by health insurance providers to define what is considered a mental illness for insurance coverage purposes. The latest version of the book (DMS-5) has added many diagnosis, changed some and removed others.
Psychotherapy (counseling) is the treatment of choice for adjustment disorders, since the symptoms are an understandable reaction to a specific stress. The type of therapy depends on the mental health expert