Psychological Disorders

They consider content, context, and consequences of the individuals behavior. In the profession today we have more disorders added to the list of what is considered a psychological disorder. Think about how many psychological disorders have actually been identified is the last 10 years, 20 years, 30 years or more.
In this week’s discussion you will: Research the different psychological disorders that have been identified and select 3 that you find most interesting. Now you will provide a summary of each disorder you selected and explain why you selected each one. How does one’s behavior play a role in the 3 disorders you selected? Is this disorder easily noticeable by others? Why or why not?

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Depression: These episodes are characterized by feelings of a depressed or sad mood along with a lack of interest in activities. It may also involve feelings of guilt, fatigue, and irritability. During a depressive period, people with bipolar disorder may lose interest in activities that they previously enjoyed, experience sleeping difficulties, and even have thoughts of suicide.
Social Anxiety Disorder: Social anxiety disorder is a fairly common psychological disorder that involves an irrational fear of being watched or judged. The anxiety caused by this disorder can have a major impact on an individual’s life and make it difficult to function at school, work, and other social settings.
Acute Stress Disorder: Acute stress disorder is characterized by the emergence of severe anxiety for up to a one month period after exposure to a traumatic event. Some examples of traumatic events include natural disasters, war, accidents, and witnessing a death.
Reference:
Explore a List of Psychological Disorders From the DSM-5. (2021). Retrieved 1 July 2021, from https://www.verywellmind.com/a-list-of-psychological-disorders-2794776 (Links to an external site.)