Salute e Malattia - Descrivere le malattie mentali

Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi relative alla descrizione di malattie mentali come "demente", "maniacale" e "nevrotico".

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sociopathic

[aggettivo]

relating to or exhibiting extreme antisocial attitudes and behaviors that are perceived as signs of a personality disorder

sociopatico

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psychosomatic

[aggettivo]

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

psicosomatico

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psychopathic

[aggettivo]

lacking morality, shame, or consideration toward others

psicopatico

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non compos mentis

[aggettivo]

not sane or unable to think clearly

non mentire

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manic-depressive

[aggettivo]

relating to or suffering from bipolar disorder

maniaco-depressivo

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maladjusted

[aggettivo]

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

disadattati

Ex: Her maladjusted behavior made it difficult for her to maintain stable relationships .

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disordered

[aggettivo]

affected by an abnormal physical or mental condition

disordinato

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unbalanced

[aggettivo]

emotional or psychological instability, including disruptions in mood, thought processes, or behavior

squilibrato, instabile

Ex: Personality disorders involve unbalanced behavior patterns .I disturbi della personalità implicano modelli di comportamento **squilibrati**.

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shell-shocked

[sostantivo]

a condition characterized by symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and distress, typically resulting from experiencing a traumatic event

stato di shock post-traumatico, shock traumatico

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schizophrenic

[aggettivo]

suffering from or relating to schizophrenia

schizofrenico

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psychotic

[aggettivo]

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

psicotico

Ex: Psychotic episodes may be triggered by stress or substance abuse .Gli episodi **psicotici** possono essere scatenati dallo stress o dall'abuso di sostanze.

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paranoid

[aggettivo]

unreasonably scared of other people or thinking that they are trying to cause harm

paranoico, parano

Ex: Despite reassurances from friends , he remained paranoid that they were secretly plotting against him .Nonostante le rassicurazioni degli amici, rimase **paranoico** pensando che stessero segretamente complottando contro di lui.

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neurotic

[aggettivo]

relating to mental instability with excessive anxiety, irrational fears, and obsessive thoughts

nevrotico, nevrotica

Ex: Managing stress is often difficult for neurotic individuals .Gestire lo stress è spesso difficile per gli individui **nevrotici**.

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melancholic

[aggettivo]

characterized by a deep, lingering sadness or sorrow

malinconico

Ex: The old photograph evoked a melancholic nostalgia for the days gone by .La vecchia fotografia evocava una nostalgia **malinconica** per i giorni passati.

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manic

[aggettivo]

experiencing a state of extreme excitement, energy, or activity, often characterized by uncontrollable or frenzied behavior

maniacale, frenetico

Ex: During the concert , the crowd became manic, dancing and cheering wildly as their favorite band performed .Durante il concerto, la folla è diventata **maniacale**, ballando e applaudendo selvaggiamente mentre la loro band preferita si esibiva.

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madly

[avverbio]

in a way that suggests or resembles insanity or wild excitement

follemente, in maniera folle

Ex: He laughed madly, tears streaming down his face in hysterics .Rise **follemente**, con le lacrime che gli scorrevano sul viso in preda all'isteria.

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mad

[aggettivo]

suffering from a severe mental disorder that affects one's thoughts, behaviors, and emotions

pazzo, alienato

Ex: He was considered mad by many because of his bizarre actions .Era considerato **pazzo** da molti a causa delle sue strane azioni.

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hysterical

[aggettivo]

experiencing a state of extreme fear or panic, unable to stay calm

isterico

Ex: He was almost hysterical after getting trapped in the elevator .Era quasi **isterico** dopo essere rimasto intrappolato nell'ascensore.

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deranged

[aggettivo]

incapable of behaving normally or thinking clearly due to mental illness

squilibrato

Ex: After the accident , her mind was so deranged that she could n't recognize her own family .Dopo l'incidente, la sua mente era così **sconvolta** che non riusciva a riconoscere la propria famiglia.

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depressed

[aggettivo]

feeling very unhappy and having no hope

depresso

Ex: He became depressed during the long , dark winter .

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demented

[aggettivo]

associated with severe cognitive decline, leading to memory loss, confusion, etc.

demenziale

Ex: Neurological disorders progress to a demented state with cognitive decline .I disturbi neurologici progrediscono verso uno stato **demente** con declino cognitivo.

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confused

[aggettivo]

lacking clarity or awareness, often due to disorientation in terms of time, place, or identity

confuso, disorientato

Ex: The doctor explained that confused behavior in older adults is common as cognitive abilities decline .Il medico ha spiegato che il comportamento **confuso** negli anziani è comune con il declino delle capacità cognitive.

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bipolar

[aggettivo]

experiencing or relating to alternating periods of high and low moods, known as mania and depression

bipolare

Ex: Bipolar depression can be debilitating , leading to difficulty in daily functioning .La depressione **bipolare** può essere debilitante, portando a difficoltà nel funzionamento quotidiano.

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