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It is not recognized as a mental disorder in medical manuals such as the ICD-10 [33] or the DSM-5. [34] There is not single test to diagnose this. Diagnosis is primarily arrived at by the use of standardized tests, standardized questionnaires, expert observational scales, and free-play observation at an occupational therapy gym. Observation of ...
Dysthymia (/ d ɪ s ˈ θ aɪ m i ə / dihs-THIY-mee-uh), also known as persistent depressive disorder (PDD), [3] is a mental and behavioral disorder, [5] specifically a disorder primarily of mood, consisting of similar cognitive and physical problems as major depressive disorder, but with longer-lasting symptoms.
Aboulomania (from Greek a– 'without' and boulē 'will') [1] is a mental disorder in which the patient displays pathological indecisiveness. [2] [3] The term was created in 1883 by the neurologist William Alexander Hammond, who defined it as: ‘a form of insanity characterised by an inertness, torpor, or paralysis of the will’.
This disorder may, however, be classified and diagnosed as code 6B03 "specific phobia" in the ICD-11 [5] and a situational type specific phobia [300.29 (F40.248)] in the DSM-5. [6] Those with this condition suffer in a range of situations, both in solitude and in company of others.
Seasonal affective disorder; Other names: Seasonal mood disorder, depressive disorder with seasonal pattern, winter depression, winter blues, January blues, summer depression, seasonal depression: Bright light therapy is a common treatment for seasonal affective disorder and for circadian rhythm sleep disorders. Specialty: Psychiatry
The DSM-5 that the fears should be out of proportion to the danger posed, compared to the ICD-10 which specifies that the symptoms must be excessive or unreasonable. [11] Minor differences have persisted between the ICD-11 and DSM-5. [12] In the DSM-5, there are several types which specific phobia can be classified under:
Adjustment disorder is a maladaptive response to a psychosocial stressor.It is classified as a mental disorder. [2] The maladaptive response usually involves otherwise normal emotional and behavioral reactions that manifest more intensely than usual (considering contextual and cultural factors), causing marked distress, preoccupation with the stressor and its consequences, and functional ...
Allows for a range of symptom severity rather than a dichotomous (yes/no) result. This allows for both a diagnosis as well as a sliding scale for clinicians to assess relative changes. It can be used for weekly changes or for a one-time diagnosis. Creation of two scales: frequency and severity of symptoms.