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The brain is an organ. If it is not working normally, than it has symptoms.
Some diseases can be chronic or acute. A psychological disorder, like a phobia, can be acute in the sense that some are curable. A more serious diseases like Schizophrenia or Manic Depression are chronic- but their symptoms can be controlled.
A disease has also been defined as
"A pathological condition of a part, organ, or system of an organism resulting from various causes, such as infection, genetic defect, or environmental stress, and characterized by an identifiable group of signs or symptoms."
Other psychological disorders such as, post-traumatic stress, post-partum depression are caused by such things as environmental stress or a genetic defect. Schizophrenia is another example of being caused by an environmental stress or other causes.
So, yes, psychological disorders are disease, as it is the brain- an organ- that manifests the symptoms.
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∙ 15y agoNot really. There are emotional and mental disorders that are caused by emotional and/or physical trauma, and those that are caused by chemical imbalances.
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Diseases from alcohol?
Arthritis, Cancer, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Heart Disease, Hyperglycemia, Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Malnutrition, Nervous Disorders, Obesity, Psychological Disturbances
Are psychological disorder and psychotic disorder the same?
No, they are not. As you can probably guess, psychotic disorders are much more severe that psychological disorders. Psychotic disorders usually involve delusions, hallucinations, etc. While, psychological disorders are disorders such as OCD and OCPD that involve different compulsions and rituals but nothing delusional.
What psychological disorders do The terms borderline and dependent refer to?
Personality Disorders
How can both biological and psychological factors cause psychological disorders?
Biological factors such as genetics, brain chemistry, and neurotransmitter imbalances can contribute to psychological disorders by affecting the structure and function of the brain. Psychological factors like traumatic experiences, negative thought patterns, and maladaptive coping strategies can also play a role in the development of psychological disorders by influencing emotions, behaviors, and cognitive processes. The interaction between these biological and psychological factors can lead to the manifestation of various psychological disorders.
Are anorexia and bulimia psychological disorders?
Yes.
When stress is linked to increased psychological disorders it is referred to as?
When stress is linked to increased psychological disorders, it is referred to as a stress-related mental health issue or a stress-induced psychological disorder.
Why do you think that eating disorders are classified as mental disorders?
Because the issue is primarily psychological, with physical aspects typically being side effects of the psychological problem.
The scientific study of psychological disorders is called?
The scientific study of psychological disorders is called abnormal psychology or psychopathology. It focuses on understanding the nature, causes, and treatments of mental disorders. This field helps researchers and clinicians better understand and address various psychological issues.
Where can one obtain a list of psychological disorders?
It is possible to get a list of psychological disorders from any good psychology textbook which will be in an academic library. There are a large number of them and some are still not fully accepted as disorders by all in the profession.
What do your repressed impulses express themselves in?
Psychological disorders.
Treatments for psychological disorders is?
can offer significant relief
What is the most common of all of psychological disorders?
DEPRESSION
