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Saúde e Doença - Doenças e problemas mentais

Aqui você aprenderá algumas palavras em inglês relacionadas a doenças mentais e problemas como "ansiedade", "esquizofrenia" e "trauma".

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

transtorno do déficit de atenção com hiperatividade, TDAH

transtorno do déficit de atenção com hiperatividade, TDAH

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anorexia nervosa
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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, anorexia mental

anorexia nervosa, anorexia mental

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

ansiedade, transtorno de ansiedade

ansiedade, transtorno de ansiedade

Ex: Physical symptoms of anxiety include rapid heartbeat and sweating .Os sintomas físicos da **ansiedade** incluem batimentos cardíacos acelerados e sudorese.
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battle fatigue
[substantivo]

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

fadiga de batalha, transtorno de estresse pós-traumático

fadiga de batalha, transtorno de estresse pós-traumático

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

transtorno bipolar, doença maníaco-depressiva

transtorno bipolar, doença maníaco-depressiva

Ex: Support from friends , family , and mental health professionals is essential for individuals with bipolar disorder to effectively manage their condition and improve their quality of life .O apoio de amigos, familiares e profissionais de saúde mental é essencial para que indivíduos com **transtorno bipolar** possam gerenciar sua condição de forma eficaz e melhorar sua qualidade de vida.
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a mental illness that causes a person to act impulsively, to experience severe shifts in mood, and to be unable to form interpersonal relationships

transtorno de personalidade borderline, transtorno de personalidade limítrofe

transtorno de personalidade borderline, transtorno de personalidade limítrofe

Ex: With appropriate therapy and support , individuals with borderline personality disorder can learn to manage their symptoms and improve their overall quality of life .Com terapia e apoio adequados, indivíduos com **transtorno de personalidade borderline** podem aprender a gerenciar seus sintomas e melhorar sua qualidade de vida geral.
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breakdown
[substantivo]

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

esgotamento nervoso, colapso nervoso

esgotamento nervoso, colapso nervoso

Ex: The intense academic pressure during finals week caused several students to suffer breakdowns.A intensa pressão acadêmica durante a semana de provas finais fez com que vários alunos sofressem **colapsos nervosos**.
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bulimia
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a mental illness which causes a person to eat too much and then forces themselves to vomit to maintain their weight

bulimia, transtorno de compulsão alimentar

bulimia, transtorno de compulsão alimentar

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

exibicionismo, exibição sexual

exibicionismo, exibição sexual

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

disforia de gênero, disforia sexual

disforia de gênero, disforia sexual

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

hiperatividade, superexcitação

hiperatividade, superexcitação

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

hipocondria, ansiedade de saúde

hipocondria, ansiedade de saúde

Ex: Support from mental health professionals , as well as education about the nature of hypochondria and its treatment options , can help individuals with this condition manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life .O apoio de profissionais de saúde mental, bem como a educação sobre a natureza da **hipocondria** e suas opções de tratamento, podem ajudar indivíduos com essa condição a gerenciar seus sintomas e melhorar sua qualidade de vida.
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kleptomania
[substantivo]

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

cleptomania, a cleptomania

cleptomania, a cleptomania

Ex: Support from mental health professionals and support groups can be valuable for individuals with kleptomania in learning coping strategies and preventing relapse into stealing behaviors .O apoio de profissionais de saúde mental e grupos de apoio pode ser valioso para indivíduos com **cleptomania** na aprendizagem de estratégias de enfrentamento e na prevenção de recaídas em comportamentos de roubo.
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manic depression
[substantivo]

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

transtorno bipolar, depressão maníaca

transtorno bipolar, depressão maníaca

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megalomania
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a mental condition in which a person believes themselves to be more powerful and important than they actually are

megalomania, delírio de grandeza

megalomania, delírio de grandeza

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melancholia
[substantivo]

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

melancolia

melancolia

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catatonia
[substantivo]

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

catatonia, estado catatônico

catatonia, estado catatônico

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depression
[substantivo]

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

depressão, melancolia

depressão, melancolia

Ex: He spoke openly about his struggles with depression, hoping to help others .Ele falou abertamente sobre suas lutas com a **depressão**, na esperança de ajudar os outros.
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psychopathy
[substantivo]

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

psicopatia, transtorno psicopático

psicopatia, transtorno psicopático

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psychosis
[substantivo]

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

psicose, estado psicótico

psicose, estado psicótico

Ex: Psychosis can be a symptom of various mental health disorders , including schizophrenia , bipolar disorder , and severe depression .**Psicose** pode ser um sintoma de vários distúrbios de saúde mental, incluindo esquizofrenia, transtorno bipolar e depressão severa.
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a psychological condition characterized by physical symptoms that derive from mental or emotional causes, often without any medical explanation

transtorno psicossomático, doença psicossomática

transtorno psicossomático, doença psicossomática

Ex: Understanding the connection between psychological factors and physical symptoms is crucial for effectively managing psychosomatic disorders and improving overall well-being .Compreender a conexão entre fatores psicológicos e sintomas físicos é crucial para gerenciar efetivamente **transtornos psicossomáticos** e melhorar o bem-estar geral.
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pyromania
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a mental condition in which one is obsessed with setting things on fire

piromania, obsessão por incêndios

piromania, obsessão por incêndios

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schizophrenia
[substantivo]

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

esquizofrenia

esquizofrenia

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

transtorno afetivo sazonal, depressão sazonal

transtorno afetivo sazonal, depressão sazonal

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

personalidade sociopática, transtorno de personalidade antissocial

personalidade sociopática, transtorno de personalidade antissocial

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inferiority complex
[substantivo]

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

complexo de inferioridade, sentimento de inferioridade

complexo de inferioridade, sentimento de inferioridade

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instability
[substantivo]

tendency to unpredictable changes of mood or to behave erratically

instabilidade

instabilidade

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delirium
[substantivo]

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

delírio, êxtase

delírio, êxtase

Ex: The sports arena was a scene of delirium as the final whistle blew .A arena esportiva foi uma cena de **delírio** quando o apito final soou.
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complex
[substantivo]

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

complexo, conjunto de emoções reprimidas

complexo, conjunto de emoções reprimidas

Ex: She struggled with a complex that caused her to avoid confrontation .Ela lutou com um **complexo** que a fez evitar o confronto.
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mental disorder
[substantivo]

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

transtorno mental, doença mental

transtorno mental, doença mental

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monomania
[substantivo]

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

monomania, obsessão excessiva

monomania, obsessão excessiva

Ex: The novelist , known for his deep dives into subjects , was sometimes criticized for his apparent monomania on specific themes .O romancista, conhecido por seus mergulhos profundos em assuntos, às vezes era criticado por sua aparente **monomania** em temas específicos.
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nervous breakdown
[substantivo]

a period of overwhelming mental or emotional distress that occurs suddenly

esgotamento nervoso, crise nervosa

esgotamento nervoso, crise nervosa

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neurosis
[substantivo]

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

neurose, transtorno neurótico

neurose, transtorno neurótico

Ex: Symptoms of neurosis can include persistent feelings of sadness , irritability , and fear , often without a clear or rational cause .Os sintomas da **neurose** podem incluir sentimentos persistentes de tristeza, irritabilidade e medo, frequentemente sem uma causa clara ou racional.
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a disorder causing a person to have recurring unwanted thoughts or to do something such as cleaning or checking on something over and over

transtorno obsessivo-compulsivo, TOC

transtorno obsessivo-compulsivo, TOC

Ex: Medications such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors ( SSRIs ) can help manage symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder by altering brain chemistry to reduce obsessive thoughts and compulsions .Medicamentos como inibidores seletivos da recaptação de serotonina (ISRS) podem ajudar a gerenciar os sintomas do **transtorno obsessivo-compulsivo** alterando a química do cérebro para reduzir pensamentos obsessivos e compulsões.
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orthorexia nervosa
[substantivo]

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

ortorexia nervosa, transtorno alimentar obsessivo por comida saudável

ortorexia nervosa, transtorno alimentar obsessivo por comida saudável

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paranoia
[substantivo]

a mental disorder that causes a person to think they are very important or that others are trying to harm them

paranoia

paranoia

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persecution complex
[substantivo]

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

complexo de perseguição, delírio de perseguição

complexo de perseguição, delírio de perseguição

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

transtorno de personalidade, distúrbio de personalidade

transtorno de personalidade, distúrbio de personalidade

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a mental condition in which a woman is depressed and anxious for a period of time after giving birth to a child

depressão pós-parto

depressão pós-parto

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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

transtorno de estresse pós-traumático

transtorno de estresse pós-traumático

Ex: Early intervention and support are crucial for individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder, as timely treatment can significantly improve outcomes and quality of life .A intervenção e o apoio precoces são cruciais para indivíduos com **transtorno de estresse pós-traumático**, pois o tratamento oportuno pode melhorar significativamente os resultados e a qualidade de vida.
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trauma
[substantivo]

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

trauma, choque emocional

trauma, choque emocional

Ex: Witnessing a natural disaster can leave survivors with lasting trauma and fear .Testemunhar um desastre natural pode deixar os sobreviventes com **trauma** duradouro e medo.
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shell shock
[substantivo]

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

choque traumático, neurose de guerra

choque traumático, neurose de guerra

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eating disorder
[substantivo]

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

transtorno alimentar, transtorno do comportamento alimentar

transtorno alimentar, transtorno do comportamento alimentar

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

egomania,  megalomania

egomania, megalomania

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

delírio,  ilusão

delírio, ilusão

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dementia
[substantivo]

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

demência, comprometimento cognitivo

demência, comprometimento cognitivo

Ex: Alzheimer 's disease is a common form of dementia.A doença de Alzheimer é uma forma comum de **demência**.
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a chronic condition marked by excessive and persistent worry about various aspects of life, often without a specific cause

transtorno de ansiedade generalizada

transtorno de ansiedade generalizada

Ex: The persistent nature of generalized anxiety disorder can lead to fatigue and difficulty concentrating .A natureza persistente do **transtorno de ansiedade generalizada** pode levar à fadiga e dificuldade de concentração.
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mania
[substantivo]

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

mania

mania

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munchausen syndrome
[substantivo]

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

síndrome de Münchhausen, transtorno factício

síndrome de Münchhausen, transtorno factício

Ex: Treatment for Munchausen syndrome may involve psychotherapy to address underlying psychological issues .O tratamento da **síndrome de Munchausen** pode envolver psicoterapia para abordar questões psicológicas subjacentes.
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schizoid
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a personality disorder marked by emotional detachment and a preference for solitude

esquizoide, personalidade esquizoide

esquizoide, personalidade esquizoide

Ex: Laura 's independence and preference for solitude align with the features of schizoid.A independência de Laura e sua preferência pela solidão alinham-se com as características do **esquizoide**.
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amnesia
[substantivo]

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

amnésia

amnésia

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senile dementia
[substantivo]

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

demência senil, degeneração mental senil

demência senil, degeneração mental senil

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Asperger's syndrome
[substantivo]

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

síndrome de Asperger, autismo de alto funcionamento

síndrome de Asperger, autismo de alto funcionamento

Ex: John's straightforward communication style is influenced by his Asperger's syndrome.O estilo de comunicação direto de John é influenciado pela sua **síndrome de Asperger**.
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bigorexia
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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

vigorexia, dismorfia muscular

vigorexia, dismorfia muscular

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

transtorno dismórfico corporal, dismorfofobia

transtorno dismórfico corporal, dismorfofobia

Ex: Early diagnosis and treatment of body dysmorphic disorder are essential to prevent the condition from severely impacting an individual 's quality of life and mental health .O diagnóstico e tratamento precoces do **transtorno dismórfico corporal** são essenciais para evitar que a condição afete gravemente a qualidade de vida e a saúde mental de um indivíduo.
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