Mental Health and Disorders

an excessive and unhealthy obsession with a singular subject or idea to an extent that it becomes overwhelming and harmful

His friends grew concerned when his love for vintage cars evolved into a clear monomania, causing him to neglect other aspects of his life.

a medical condition in which one is depressed in fall and winter, particularly due to lack of sunlight

a mental condition in which a woman is depressed and anxious for a period of time after giving birth to a child

an emotional disorder in which there is a strange fear of being fat and an obsessive desire to lose weight which results in refusing to eat

a person who has an eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and severe food restriction

The clinic specializes in treating anorexics, providing both medical care and psychological support.

emotionally unstable and unable to cope with the requirements of a healthy social life

The maladjusted student struggled to fit in with his peers at school.

a psychological disorder that causes a person to spend a lot of time thinking obsessively about the imaginary imperfections in their appearance

Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a mental health condition where individuals obsess over perceived flaws in their appearance, which are often unnoticeable to others.

a psychological condition or personality trait characterized by an inflated sense of power, importance, or self-worth

The dictator's megalomania led him to believe he was destined to rule the world.

a method of treating certain mental illnesses by effecting physiological shock or by electroconvulsive therapy

a severe mental condition in which the patient loses contact with external reality

Psychosis is a mental health condition characterized by a loss of contact with reality, often manifesting as hallucinations or delusions.

a severe mental condition in which the patient suffers from depression often without any apparent reason

an unrealistic feeling of general inadequacy that causes one to believe they are not as competent, smart, or attractive as other people

a situation in which something fails to work properly, especially because of a mechanical failure

The car had a breakdown on the highway, causing traffic delays.

a mental condition usually associated with schizophrenia in which the patient does not move for long time spans

a mental condition in which one is obsessed with setting things on fire

a mental condition in which one is obsessed with stealing things without any financial motive

Kleptomania is a mental health disorder characterized by a recurrent urge to steal items that are not needed for personal use or monetary gain.

a mental condition in which a person is constantly anxious and worried about their health

Hypochondria, also known as illness anxiety disorder, is a mental health condition characterized by excessive worry and fear about having a serious medical illness, despite no or minimal evidence of actual illness.

a mental condition that is not caused by organic disease in which one is constantly anxious, worried, and stressed

Neurosis often manifests as chronic anxiety, obsessive behaviors, or phobias that interfere with daily functioning.

an eating disorder characterized by refraining from eating food that is considered unhealthy at all cost

(of a mental condition) affecting brain processes so severely that makes one unable to tell the difference between reality and fantasy

The psychotic patient believed he was being followed by aliens.

the act of harming oneself by making wounds as a sign of mental illness

(of a physical illness) caused or aggravated by mental factors, such as stress and anxiety

a person afflicted with manic-depressive illness

a mental condition in which a person constantly thinks others are trying to hurt them

a method of therapy used for mental conditions which consists of the patient opening up about their past and feelings in order to find the reason for their illness

She began psychoanalysis to explore the roots of her long-standing anxiety.

the study of mental conditions and their treatment

a condition, experienced mostly by children, making them seem restless, unable to keep focus, and act impulsively

a method of treating mental conditions such as anxiety through conversations with a trained specialist, such as a therapist