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-Eating disorders involve extreme emotions, attitudes, and behaviors involving weight and food.
-Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder are the most common
-Residential, Inpatient, outpatient services are available.
-Treatments include therapy, groups, learning to accept/reject certain foods.
-Most commonly found in womenSelective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
Tricyclic antidepressants
Bupropion |
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A condition that can develop following a traumatic and/or terrifying event, such as a sexual or physical assault, the unexpected death of a loved one, or a natural disaster.
-Symptoms include:Irritable behavior and angry outbursts, typically expressed as verbal or physical aggression toward people or objects.
Reckless or self-destructive behavior.
Hypervigilance.
Exaggerated startle response.
Problems with concentration.
Sleep disturbance
estimated 3.6% of U.S. adults had PTSD in the past year.
-Treatment can include therapy, groups where others have also experienced PTSD, CBT.
Medications include to help: Prazosin, Alpha-1 blockers, SSRIs, SNRIs, Atypical antipsychotic agents. |
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A condition characterized by recurring, unwanted thoughts and/ornrepetitive behaviors.
Symptoms include persistent, intrusive, and unwanted thoughts or images, compulsions.
Treatment such as psychotherapy, lifestyle changes, support groups, medications.
SSRIs, TCAs, sometimes antipsychotics. |
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A group of characterized mental health characterized by disruptions in consciousness, memory, identity, emotion or perception.
Symptoms are memory loss or gaps such as amnesia, sense of detatchment of emotions, feeling disconnected from reality.
Treatment includes psychotherapy, art or music therapies, group therapy. Medications can include SSRIs, anti-anxiety meds such as benzodiazepines, mood stabilizers or antipsychotics. |
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Where a person experiences significant physical symptoms that cannot be fully explained by a medical condition.
Symtoms include physical such as pain, weakness, excessive focus on symptoms, chronicity.
Treatments can be CBT therapy, lifestyle modifications, supportive therapy, medications.
SSRIs, SNRIs, anxiolytics, pain modulators. |
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A mental health condition in which an individual intentionally fabricates, exaggerates, or includes physical symptoms to assume the role of a sick patient. Can be imposed on self or another person.
Some symptoms are faking or exaggerating symptoms of illness, frequent visits to different hospitals, extensive knowledge of medical terms and conditions.
Treatment can vary from CBT, family therapy, close medical monitoring.
There are currently no medications approved for this disorder, but some can help such as SSRIs and mood stabilizers or antipsychotics. |
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| Neurological conditions characterized by sudden, repetitive and involuntary movements or vocalizations. Symptoms range from motor tics: quick, repetitive movements, coordinated actions. Psychotherapy, CBIT therapy, supportive interventions. Medications are perscribed for severe tics. Antipsychotics, alpha-adrenergic agonists, botox to help motor tics, or an anticonvulsant. |
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A condition that occurs in response to a significant life stressor or change.
Symptoms: persistent sadness, feelings of hopelessness, anxiety or worry, irritability or anger, sleep disturbances. Treatments can be CBT, stress management techniques, social support. Medications are not the primary treatment but may be used to manage symptoms. SSRIs, anti-anxiety, sleep aids. |
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| GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder) |
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A mental health condition characterized by excessive and persistent worry or anxiety about various aspects of life.
Symptoms include: excessive, uncontrollable worry about many topics, nervousness or apprehension, feelings on edge, fatigue or easily tired.
Treatment: CBT, acceptance and commitment therapy ACT, and groups.
Medications can help such as SSRIs, anti-anxiety medications, beta blockers. |
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Excessive fear or anxiety about being separated from a person. Symptoms range from fear of being alone, excessive worry about a person, intense distress when separation occurs or is anticipated.
Treatments can include therapy that may include family, parent/caregiver training, CBT, and therapy groups; support groups.
Medications can be used in severe cases. Anti-anxiety meds, beta blockers or antihistamines, SSRIs, benzodiazepines |
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Intense, irrational fears of specific objects, situations or activities.
Symptoms: intense fear or anxiety when exposed to phobic stimulus, feeling dread or worry about encountering the feared object or situation, difficulty functioning normally in personal, social or work settings due to the fear.
Psychotherapy is the most effective approach. Other treatments include exposure therapy, CBT, virtual reality therapy, support groups.
Medication can be used in severe cases. SNRIs, SSRIs, Benzodiazepines, beta-blockers, D-cycloserine. |
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Also known as social phobia, is a condition where an intense fear of social situations. Symptoms: intense fear or being judged, criticized, or rejected in social settings, nausea, dizziness.
Treatments: Exposure therapy, social skills training, CBT, group therapy, mindfulness and relaxation techniques.
Medications can include SSRIs, beta-blockers. |
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Mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings, including manic and depressive episodes.
Symptoms include manic episodes, elevated mood, increased energy and activity, impulsivity. Depression, low mood, fatigue, suicidal thoughts, sleep and appetite changes, cognitive impairment.
Treatment includes psychotherapy, interpersonal and social rhythm therapy, lifestyle management.
Medications: lithium is most common. Anticonvulsants, antipsychotics, antidepressants. |
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Mood swings between manic and depressive episodes and hypomanic episodes. Bipolar 2 individuals do not experience full blown manic episodes but severe depressive episodes.
Elevated or irritable mood, impulsivity, grandiosity.
CBT therapy, psychoeducation, IPSRT, family-focused therapy.
Medications: lithium, anticonvulsants, atypical antipsychotics, benzodiazepines. |
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A milder form os bipolar disorder. Chronic mood fluctuations.
Symptoms include hypomanic symptoms although less severe than full hypomania, depressive symptoms such as low moods, difficulty concentrating, changes in sleep patterns, changes in appitite or weight. Therapy can be psychoeducation about the diagnosis, IPRST, CBT, and medications can also help. Such as lithium, anticonvulsants, antipsychotics, antidepressants. |
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A mental health condition that includes feelings of sadness or hopelessness, loss of interest. Common symptoms incluce: persistent sadness or low mood, feelings of guilt or worthlessness, loss of interest in activities, sleep disturbances, difficulty concentrating, thinking or making decisions. Treatment includes psychodynamic therapy, behavioral activation, interpersonal therapy, and support groups.
Medications: SSRIs, SNRIs, atypical antidepressants. |
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| Postpartum Depression (PPD) |
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| A mood disorder that can affect individuals after childbirth. Also known as "baby blues". Symptoms of PPD are persistent sadness and emptiness, fear of being a bad parent, trouble bonding with the baby, loss of interests, and in severe cases harming ones' self or the baby. Treatment can range from CBT, interpersonal therapy and support groups can be helpful. Medications can be taken, SSRIs (selected ones such as zoloft or prozac are approved if the mother is breastfeeding). |
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| A chronic and severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves, marked also by disturbances in thought process perceptions', emotional regulation. Symptoms include positive symptoms: delusions, halluciniations, disorganized thinking, abnomral motor behvaior. Negative symptoms: reduced emotional expressions, social withdrawl, lack of interest. Cognitive: poor concentration, impaired memory, challenges in decision-making. Treatments: medications, psychotherapy, rehabilitation and support, hospitalization if necessary. Medications used:Atypical antipsychotics, first generation anti-psychotics. |
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A disorder that is characterized by symptoms similar to schizophrenia.
Such as positive, negative, and cognitive. |
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A disorder that is characterized by symptoms similar to schizophrenia.
Such as positive, negative, and cognitive. |
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| Schizo affective disorder |
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A chronic mental illness involving periods of psychosis and significant mood disturbances, such as depressive or manic episodes
Symptoms vary depending on whether the disorder has a bipolar type (including manic or mixed episodes) or a depressive type. Treatment can be a combination of medications, therapy, and lifestyle changes tailored to manage both psychotic and mood symptoms. Medications used include antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, and antidepressants. |
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| Alcohol use disorder (AUD) |
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AUD is defined as a pattern of alcohol consumption that leads to significant impairment or distress.
Symptoms include four main categories, such as impaired control, social impairment, risky use, physical dependence. Mild, moderate and severe. Treatment for AUD is tailored to the individual’s needs and often combines behavioral therapy, medications, and support groups. Medications used: antabuse, vivitrol, acamprostate. |
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Stimulant Use Disorder (SUD) involves the recurrent use of stimulants, resulting in health problems, difficulties at work or school, strained relationships, and risky behaviors. Symptoms include: impaired control, social impairment, risky use, physical dependence.• Antidepressants: Bupropion or SSRIs to manage depressive symptoms associated with withdrawal.
Antipsychotics: For managing acute psychosis in cases of stimulant-induced psychosis. Modafinil: Studied for stimulant addiction to reduce fatigue and cravings. |
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a condition where someone repeatedly misuses depressant substances (like alcohol, sedatives, or tranquilizers) despite it causing problems in their life. Symptoms include difficulty stopping or controlling use. Spending lots of time using or recovering from the substance.
Ignoring responsibilities at work, school, or home. Continuing use even when it causes harm. Needing larger amounts to feel the same effects.
Withdrawal symptoms when not using.
Treatment plans: Counseling.
Support Groups: Programs like AA or NA.
Detoxification.
Medications used:Benzodiazepines. Naltrexone or Acamprosate(for alcohol-related cases) |
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are a group of mental health conditions involving odd or eccentric behaviors. These include paranoid, schizoid, and schizotypal personality disorders.• Paranoid Personality Disorder: Distrust, suspicion, and difficulty trusting others. Schizoid Personality Disorder: Prefers being alone, lacks interest in relationships, and shows limited emotions. Schizotypal Personality Disorder: Strange thoughts, behaviors, or beliefs, and discomfort in close relationships.
Treatment used:Therapy:Talk therapy. Social skills training or group therapy. Medications include antidepressants, antipsychotics, or anti-anxiety medications to manage specific symptoms. |
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Conditions marked by dramatic or unpredictable behavior. These include antisocial, borderline, histrionic, and narcissistic personality disorders.
Symptoms can range from each disorder. Antisocial Personality Disorder: Disregard for others’ rights, lying, or criminal behavior.
-Borderline Personality Disorder: Intense emotions, unstable relationships, fear of abandonment.
-Histrionic Personality Disorder: Attention-seeking, overly emotional, dramatic behavior.
-Narcissistic Personality Disorder: A need for admiration, lack of empathy, and a sense of superiority.
Treatment plans: Therapy:Talk therapy (especially dialectical behavior therapy for borderline). Skills training: Improving emotional regulation and relationships.Medications used: antidepressants, mood stabilizers, or antipsychotics to treat specific symptoms. |
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Characterized by anxious or fearful behaviors. These include avoidant, dependent, and obsessive-compulsive personality disorders.
Treatment includes therapy:Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to manage anxiety and improve relationships.
Skills training: For social or decision-making skills.
Symptoms range as well.
-Avoidant Personality Disorder: Fear of rejection, avoiding social situations, low self-esteem.
-Dependent Personality Disorder: Excessive need for others to take care of them, difficulty making decisions alone.
-Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder: Preoccupation with order, perfectionism, and control. |
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