1. Made by: Ieva Aukštuolytė PSbns0-01

2. Content  Anxiety disorders  Somatoform disorders  Dissociative disorders  Mood disorders  Schizophrenia  Personality disorders

3. Anxiety disorders 1) Phobic disorder 2) Panic disorder 3) Generalized anxiety 4) Obsessive - compulsive

4. Somatoform disorders  Somatoform disorder is the name for a group of conditions in which the physical pain and symptoms a person feels are related to psychological factors. Hypochondriasis Conversion disorder

5. Dissociative disorders  Dissociative identity disorder (DID) – a disorder in which a person displays characteristics of two or more distinct personalities.  Dissociative amnesia – a disorder in which a significant, selective memory loss occurs.  Dissociative fugue – a form of amnesia in which the individual leaves home and sometimes assumes a new identity.

6. Mood disorders  Major Depression  Mania  Bipolar disorder

7. Schizophrenia  Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by a disintegration of thought processes and of emotional responsiveness.

8. Common Symptoms  Faulty perceptual processing  Disorganized thinking  Emotional distortions  Delusions and hallucinations  Withdrawal from reality  Bizarre behavior and disturbed speech  Disturbed sense of self

9. Causes of Schizophrenia  Role of heredity  Biochemical and Neural mechanisms  Role of environment

10. Personality disorders  Antisocial personality disorder – a disorder in which individuals show no regard for the moral and ethical rules of society or the rights of others.  Borderline personality disorder – a disorder in which individuals have difficulty developing a secure sense of who they are.  Narcissistic personality disorder – a personality disturbance characterized by an exaggerated sense of self-importance.

11. Conclusion  There are many major psychological disorders that can affect people. All major disorders share one thing in common: those suffering from a major psychological disorder have significant challenges with everyday life. Understanding these disorders builds an appreciation for what these people go through on a daily basis.

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