Neupsy Key

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S-Z Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is characterized by disturbances (for at least 6 months) in thought content and form, perception, affect, sense of self, volition, interpersonal relationships, and psychomotor behavior. (See Phases…

P Pain disorder The striking feature of pain disorder is a persistent complaint of pain in the absence of appropriate physical findings. The symptoms are either inconsistent with the normal…

O Obsessive-compulsive disorder Obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors represent recurring efforts to control overwhelming anxiety, guilt, or unacceptable impulses that persistently enter the consciousness. The word obsession refers to a…

M-N Major depressive disorder Also known as unipolar disorder, major depressive disorder is characterized by persistently sad, dysphoric mood, accompanied by disturbances in sleep and appetite, lethargy, and an inability…

K-L Kleptomania Kleptomania was first described in 1838 and is classified as one of the impulse control disorders. The patient with kleptomania has an irresistible urge to steal objects, but…

H-J Hypochondriasis The dominant feature of hypochondriasis is an unrealistic misinterpretation of the severity and significance of physical signs or sensations as abnormal. This leads to preoccupation with fear of…

G Gender identity disorder Gender identity is defined as the psychological state reflecting a sense of being male or female. It’s culturally based on determined sets of attitude and behavioral…

F Female arousal and orgasmic disorders Female arousal and orgasmic disorders are characterized by an inability or persistent delay to achieve orgasm following a phase of normal sexual excitement. They…

E Erectile disorder Erectile disorder, or impotence, refers to a male’s inability to attain or maintain penile erection sufficient to complete intercourse. There are two forms of erectile disorder: the…