Mood Disorders
A psychological disorder characterized by the elevation or lowering of a person’s mood, such as depression or bipolar disorder.
Includes:
Bipolar Affective Disorder
Depression
Dysthymia
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Anxiety Disorders
A group of mental disorders characterized by significant feelings of anxiety and fear. These feelings may cause physical symptoms, such as a fast heart rate and shakiness.
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Behavioral Disorders
Behavioral disorders involve a pattern of disruptive behaviors in children that last for at least 6 months and cause problems in school, at home and in social situations.
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Developmental Disorders
One of several disorders that interrupt normal development in childhood. With early intervention, most specific developmental disorders can be accommodated and overcome.
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Mood Disorders
A psychological disorder characterized by the elevation or lowering of a person’s mood, such as depression or bipolar disorder.
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Psychoses
Conditions that affect the mind, where there has been some loss of contact with reality.
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Somatic Function Disorders
Characterized by an extreme focus on physical symptoms — such as pain or fatigue — that causes major emotional distress and problems functioning.