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Gezondheid en Ziekte - Psychische Ziekten en Problemen

Hier leer je enkele Engelse woorden die verband houden met psychische aandoeningen en problemen zoals "angst", "schizofrenie" en "trauma".

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attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

a condition, experienced mostly by children, making them seem restless, unable to keep focus, and act impulsively

aandachtstekortstoornis met hyperactiviteit, ADHD

aandachtstekortstoornis met hyperactiviteit, ADHD

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anorexia nervosa
anorexia nervosa
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an eating disorder, particularly in women, marked by body image disturbance and obsessive fear of becoming fat, which leads to dangerous weight loss

anorexia nervosa, nervosa anorexia

anorexia nervosa, nervosa anorexia

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anxiety
anxiety
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

(psychiatry) a mental disorder of constant nervousness and worry, in which one expects something bad to happen with no valid reason

angst, angststoornis

angst, angststoornis

Ex: Generalized anxiety disorder involves chronic worry about everyday situations. 
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battle fatigue
battle fatigue
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a post-traumatic stress disorder resulting from prolonged exposure to active warfare

gevechtsmoeheid, posttraumatische stressstoornis

gevechtsmoeheid, posttraumatische stressstoornis

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bipolar disorder
bipolar disorder
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a chronic mental health condition marked by episodes of mania and depression

bipolaire stoornis, manisch-depressieve stoornis

bipolaire stoornis, manisch-depressieve stoornis

Ex: Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings that include periods of mania (elevated mood) and depression (low mood). 
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borderline personality disorder
borderline personality disorder
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a mental illness that causes a person to act impulsively, to experience severe shifts in mood, and to be unable to form interpersonal relationships

borderline persoonlijkheidsstoornis, emotioneel instabiele persoonlijkheidsstoornis

borderline persoonlijkheidsstoornis, emotioneel instabiele persoonlijkheidsstoornis

Ex: Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition characterized by intense and unstable relationships, emotions, and self-image. 
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breakdown
breakdown
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a condition in which a person becomes so anxious or depressed that they can no longer handle their everyday life

zenuwinstorting, nervous breakdown

zenuwinstorting, nervous breakdown

Ex: After months of stress at work, he experienced a nervous breakdown and had to take a leave of absence. 
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bulimia
bulimia
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a mental illness which causes a person to eat too much and then forces themselves to vomit to maintain their weight

boulimia, eetbuienstoornis

boulimia, eetbuienstoornis

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exhibitionism
exhibitionism
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

compulsive display of one's genitals for the purpose of sexual gratification

exhibitionisme, seksuele vertoning

exhibitionisme, seksuele vertoning

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gender dysphoria
gender dysphoria
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the condition in which a person is overwhelmed by distress or impairment due to a mismatch between their biological sex and their gender identity

genderdysforie, seksuele dysforie

genderdysforie, seksuele dysforie

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hyperactivity
hyperactivity
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a state where a person is unusually active, is unable to stay focused or quiet for long, experienced mostly by children

hyperactiviteit, overprikkeling

hyperactiviteit, overprikkeling

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hypochondria
hypochondria
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a mental condition in which a person is constantly anxious and worried about their health

hypochondrie, gezondheidsangst

hypochondrie, gezondheidsangst

Ex: Hypochondria, also known as illness anxiety disorder, is a mental health condition characterized by excessive worry and fear about having a serious medical illness, despite no or minimal evidence of actual illness. 
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kleptomania
kleptomania
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a mental condition in which one is obsessed with stealing things without any financial motive

kleptomanie, de kleptomanie

kleptomanie, de kleptomanie

Ex: Kleptomania is a mental health disorder characterized by a recurrent urge to steal items that are not needed for personal use or monetary gain. 
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manic depression
manic depression
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a chronic mental disorder marked by excessive mood swings ranging from depressive lows to crazed highs

bipolaire stoornis, manische depressie

bipolaire stoornis, manische depressie

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megalomania
megalomania
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a psychological condition or personality trait characterized by an inflated sense of power, importance, or self-worth

megalomanie, grootheidswaan

megalomanie, grootheidswaan

Ex: The dictator's megalomania led him to believe he was destined to rule the world. 
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melancholia
melancholia
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a severe mental condition in which the patient suffers from depression often without any apparent reason

melancholie

melancholie

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catatonia
catatonia
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a mental condition usually associated with schizophrenia in which the patient does not move for long time spans

katatonie, katatonische toestand

katatonie, katatonische toestand

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depression
depression
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a state characterized by constant feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of enegry or interest in activities

depressie, melancholie

depressie, melancholie

Ex: After the breakup, he fell into a deep depression. 
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psychopathy
psychopathy
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a serious mental disorder associated with antisocial behavior, irresponsibility, and absence of empathy

psychopathie, psychopathische stoornis

psychopathie, psychopathische stoornis

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psychosis
psychosis
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a severe mental condition in which the patient loses contact with external reality

psychose, psychotische toestand

psychose, psychotische toestand

Ex: Psychosis is a mental health condition characterized by a loss of contact with reality, often manifesting as hallucinations or delusions. 
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psychosomatic disorder
psychosomatic disorder
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a psychological condition characterized by physical symptoms that derive from mental or emotional causes, often without any medical explanation

psychosomatische stoornis, psychosomatische aandoening

psychosomatische stoornis, psychosomatische aandoening

Ex: A psychosomatic disorder is a condition in which physical symptoms are caused or aggravated by psychological factors, such as stress, anxiety, or emotional distress. 
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pyromania
pyromania
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a mental condition in which one is obsessed with setting things on fire

pyromanie, obsessie met brandstichting

pyromanie, obsessie met brandstichting

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schizophrenia
schizophrenia
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a chronic mental disorder in which a person's ability to think, feel or behave is affected, often associated with the distortion of reality

schizofrenie

schizofrenie

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‌seasonal affective disorder
‌seasonal affective disorder
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a medical condition in which one is depressed in fall and winter, particularly due to lack of sunlight

seizoensgebonden affectieve stoornis, winterdepressie

seizoensgebonden affectieve stoornis, winterdepressie

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sociopathic personality
sociopathic personality
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an antisocial personality disorder characterized by lack of sympathy and moral responsibility

sociopathische persoonlijkheid, antisociale persoonlijkheidsstoornis

sociopathische persoonlijkheid, antisociale persoonlijkheidsstoornis

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inferiority complex
inferiority complex
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an unrealistic feeling of general inadequacy that causes one to believe they are not as competent, smart, or attractive as other people

minderwaardigheidscomplex, gevoel van minderwaardigheid

minderwaardigheidscomplex, gevoel van minderwaardigheid

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instability
instability
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

tendency to unpredictable changes of mood or to behave erratically

instabiliteit

instabiliteit

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delirium
delirium
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a state of intense, uncontrolled enthusiasm or excitement that makes one say or do crazy things

delirium, extase

delirium, extase

Ex: Her delirium over the concert's surprise guest led to spontaneous dancing. 
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complex
complex
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a group of partly or completely repressed emotions or impulses that affect a person's behavior and patterns of thought

complex, groep onderdrukte emoties

complex, groep onderdrukte emoties

Ex: His fear of failure was linked to a complex developed in childhood. 
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mental disorder
mental disorder
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a severe health condition associated with depression, emotional disturbances, and abnormal behaviors that causes significant distress or impairment of personal functioning

psychische stoornis, geestesziekte

psychische stoornis, geestesziekte

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monomania
monomania
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an excessive and unhealthy obsession with a singular subject or idea to an extent that it becomes overwhelming and harmful

monomanie, overmatige obsessie

monomanie, overmatige obsessie

Ex: His friends grew concerned when his love for vintage cars evolved into a clear monomania, causing him to neglect other aspects of his life. 
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nervous breakdown
nervous breakdown
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a period of overwhelming mental or emotional distress that occurs suddenly

zenuwinzinking, zenuwcrisis

zenuwinzinking, zenuwcrisis

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neurosis
neurosis
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a mental condition that is not caused by organic disease in which one is constantly anxious, worried, and stressed

neurose, neurotische stoornis

neurose, neurotische stoornis

Ex: Neurosis often manifests as chronic anxiety, obsessive behaviors, or phobias that interfere with daily functioning. 
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obsessive-compulsive disorder
obsessive-compulsive disorder
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a disorder causing a person to have recurring unwanted thoughts or to do something such as cleaning or checking on something over and over

obsessieve-compulsieve stoornis, OCD

obsessieve-compulsieve stoornis, OCD

Ex: Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by persistent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) performed to alleviate anxiety. 
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orthorexia nervosa
orthorexia nervosa
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an eating disorder characterized by refraining from eating food that is considered unhealthy at all cost

orthorexia nervosa, obsessie met gezond eten

orthorexia nervosa, obsessie met gezond eten

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paranoia
paranoia
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an unreasonable and persistent fear that others want to harm you

paranoia, ziekelijke achterdocht

paranoia, ziekelijke achterdocht

Ex: He suffered from paranoia and trusted no one. 
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persecution complex
persecution complex
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a mental condition in which a person constantly thinks others are trying to hurt them

vervolgingscomplex, vervolgingswaan

vervolgingscomplex, vervolgingswaan

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personality disorder
personality disorder
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

any mental illness characterized by different patterns of social behavior, inability to form healthy interpersonal relationships and to function normally in society

persoonlijkheidsstoornis, karakterstoornis

persoonlijkheidsstoornis, karakterstoornis

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postpartum depression
postpartum depression
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a mental health condition causing sadness, anxiety, or low mood after a woman gives birth

postpartum depressie, postnatale depressie

postpartum depressie, postnatale depressie

Ex: She sought help for postpartum depression after her baby was born. 
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post-traumatic stress disorder
post-traumatic stress disorder
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a disorder that is formed in a person who has experienced a very shocking or frightening event, causing them to have nightmares or flashbacks from the event

posttraumatische stressstoornis

posttraumatische stressstoornis

Ex: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after an individual experiences or witnesses a traumatic event, such as combat, a natural disaster, or a serious accident. 
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trauma
trauma
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a medical condition of the mind caused by extreme shock, which could last for a very long time

trauma, emotionele shock

trauma, emotionele shock

Ex: She sought therapy to help her cope with the emotional trauma from the car accident. 
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shell shock
shell shock
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a type of stress-related disorder affecting some soldiers who have served in wars

traumatische shock, oorlogsneurose

traumatische shock, oorlogsneurose

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eating disorder
eating disorder
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a mental condition that causes a person to eat too much or too little

eetstoornis, eetgedragsstoornis

eetstoornis, eetgedragsstoornis

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egomania
egomania
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a mental condition in which one is abnormally self-centered and self-interested

egomanie,  megalomanie

egomanie, megalomanie

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delusion
delusion
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

(psychology) a mental condition in which a person has a false belief system that is contradicted by evidence

waan,  illusie

waan, illusie

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dementia
dementia
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a mental condition that happens when the brain is damaged by disease or injury, causing memory loss and impairing the ability to think or make decisions

dementie, cognitieve stoornis

dementie, cognitieve stoornis

Ex: His grandmother was diagnosed with dementia and had trouble remembering simple tasks. 
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generalized anxiety disorder
generalized anxiety disorder
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a chronic condition marked by excessive and persistent worry about various aspects of life, often without a specific cause

gegeneraliseerde angststoornis

gegeneraliseerde angststoornis

Ex: Sarah's generalized anxiety disorder manifests as constant worry and fear, impacting her daily life. 
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mania
mania
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

mental condition that causes extreme and unusual changes in one's energy level, mood, or emotions

manie

manie

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munchausen syndrome
munchausen syndrome
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a disorder where individuals feign or induce symptoms to garner attention or sympathy, often leading to unnecessary medical interventions

syndroom van Münchhausen, nagebootste stoornis

syndroom van Münchhausen, nagebootste stoornis

Ex: Munchausen syndrome involves a pattern of seeking medical attention through deceptive means, such as faking illnesses. 
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schizoid
schizoid
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a personality disorder marked by emotional detachment and a preference for solitude

schizoïde, schizoïde persoonlijkheid

schizoïde, schizoïde persoonlijkheid

Ex: reg's difficulty expressing emotions is a manifestation of schizoid. 
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amnesia
amnesia
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a severe medical condition that leads to partial or complete loss of memory

amnesie

amnesie

Ex: After the car accident she experienced temporary amnesia and could not remember the afternoon before the crash. 
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senile dementia
senile dementia
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a severe condition that mainly affects older people's minds and causes memory loss, involuntary movements, etc.

seniele dementie, ouderdomsdementie

seniele dementie, ouderdomsdementie

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Asperger's syndrome
Asperger's syndrome
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a form of autism characterized by social difficulties, repetitive behaviors, and focused interests, often with average to above-average intelligence

syndroom van Asperger, hoogfunctionerend autisme

syndroom van Asperger, hoogfunctionerend autisme

Ex: Mark, diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, excels in academics but struggles with social cues. 
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bigorexia
bigorexia
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a disorder where individuals become excessively obsessed with building muscle mass and have a distorted perception of their own body image, leading to compulsive exercise behaviors

bigorexia, spierdysmorfie

bigorexia, spierdysmorfie

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body dysmorphic disorder
body dysmorphic disorder
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a psychological disorder that causes a person to spend a lot of time thinking obsessively about the imaginary imperfections in their appearance

lichaamsdysmorfische stoornis, dysmorfofobie

lichaamsdysmorfische stoornis, dysmorfofobie

Ex: Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a mental health condition where individuals obsess over perceived flaws in their appearance, which are often unnoticeable to others. 
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