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What is comorbid psychiatric disorder?
A comorbidity is a disease or condition that coexists with a primary disease but also stands on it's own as a specific disease. For example, someone can have hypertension (high blood pressure) and not have diabetes. But on the other hand, someone with diabetes very often has hypertension too. So hypertension is a common comorbidity of diabetes. Other common comorbidities of diabetes are hyperlipidemia, cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, and obesity.
What is huntingtons disorder?
Huntington's disease is a genetic disorder that causes the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain. It leads to various physical and mental symptoms, including involuntary movements, cognitive impairment, and psychiatric issues. There is currently no cure for Huntington's disease.
What is the most common psychiatric disorder seen in medical offices?
Depression is one of the most common psychiatric disorders seen in medical offices. Symptoms include persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest in daily activities, changes in appetite or sleep patterns, and difficulty concentrating. Treatment may involve therapy, medication, or a combination of both.
What is major depressive disorder?
Major depressive disorder is a mental health condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest or pleasure in activities, changes in appetite or sleep, low energy, difficulty concentrating, and thoughts of death or suicide. It can significantly impact a person's daily functioning and quality of life. Treatment often involves a combination of therapy, medication, and lifestyle changes.
Who publishes the official listing of mental disorders for the US?
The official listing of mental disorders for the US is published by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).
Is epilepsy a psychiatric disorder?
No. It is the neurological disorder.
What is hysterical conversion reaction?
It is a psychiatric disorder
What is schizo effective disorder?
Psychiatric disorders.
What are the three types of sleep disorder?
DyssomniasParasomniasMedical or Psychiatric
Is borderline personality disorder a psychiatric illness?
YES it is
Do Serial Cheaters have any psychiatric disorder?
No they don't.
What psychiatric disorders are associated with marijuana use?
Marijuana has been linked to the onset or worsening of certain psychiatric conditions, including panic disorder, schizophrenia, and depersonalization disorder.
Is a psychological disorder in which individuals cycle through manic phases and periods of depression?
Bipolar I is a psychiatric disorder not a psychological disorder.
What is the name of an eating disorder marked by not eating enough food?
Anorexia. This is a psychiatric disorder called anorexia.
How common is conversion disorder?
The prevalence of conversion disorder is 5%-14% of general hospitalized patients, 1%-3% of patients referred to outpatient psychiatric clinics, and 5%-25% of psychiatric outpatients.
What psychiatric disorder causes the most deaths among women?
depression
Are phobias a mental disorder or a pshychological disorder?
According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, phobias are considered to be sub-types of anxiety disorder (psychiatric disorder).
