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Some people do categorise mental disorders as diseases, while others do not. Most medical institutions would rather avoid labelling it as a disease and will refer to mental disorders as "conditions", "disorders" or "illnesses".
Mental disorders are not diseases in the literal or physical sense. Diseases are easy to spot, are physical and are relatively easy to treat. Mental disorders on the other hand are not easy to spot, are not physical and are difficult to treat. Mental illness is a disease in the metaphorical sense, but not the literal sense.
It's currently a confusing subject. Mental illness is definitely recognised as a true medical issue and needs to be treated as such. But to categorise it as a disease means that we would have to universally change the definition of the word "disease". This is why most medical practitioners prefer to refer to it as either a condition, disorder or illness.
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What is the medical term meaning psychological disorder that is a symptom of bodily disease?
An organic mental disorder or organic mental illness is one that is caused by bodily disease. For instance, syphilitic insanity is an organic mental disorder.
Is OCD a mental illness?
Yes, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or OCD is a characterised mental illness as defined by the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), ICD (International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems), and other manuals on mental disorders.
Is there a disease where an adult has the mentallity of a child?
yes but its not a disease its just a mental disorder
Is the dissociation disorder healthy?
Dissociation is a dangerous mental disease.
Is there a mental disease associated with cannibalism?
Antisocial personality disorder.
Is depression disorder a disease?
Depression is a mental health disorder, not a disease in the traditional sense. It is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest in activities. It can be caused by a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and psychological factors.
What is the difference between mental dysfunction mental illness mental disorders etc?
Mental disturbance is milder (insomnia due to stress). Mental disorder is more severe (anxiety disorder). Mental disease is severest (schizophrenia). The line of treatment, the prognosis differs.
Is anerexia a disease?
Yes, but it is more often referred to as a disorder. It can be due to a mental disorder, such as depression or BDD (Body Dismorphic Disorder). The effects can be as dangerous as other disease or illnesses, and can be fatal in some cases.
Is Bipolar a disease?
Yes and no - bipolar disorder is a mental disorder because it is a chemical imbalance within the brain which causes mood swings. However, you might consider it a physical disorder because it does have specific physical symptoms such as extreme tiredness alternating with periods of extreme energy, and risky behavior during certain times. Most doctors consider it to be a mental disorder.
Pathalogical liar means a disease that makes you lie?
Well, not really a disease, its a mental disorder that causes you to lie uncontrollably.
What do you call it when you learn lots about a disease usually a mental disorder and you think you have all the symptoms?
A hypochondriac
What disease includes delusions?
In mental disorders, Brief Psychotic Disorder, Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophreniform Disorder, Schizophrenia, and Delusional Disorder can cause delusions. In some cases, severe mania or depression can cause delusions.
