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Advanced Vocabulary for TOEFL - Mental Health and Disorders

Here you will learn some English words about mental health and disorders, such as "kleptomania", "BDD", "psychosis", etc. that are needed for the TOEFL exam.

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Advanced Words Needed for TOEFL
monomania
[noun]

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

Ex: The novelist , known for his deep dives into subjects , was sometimes criticized for his monomania on specific themes .
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maladjusted
[Adjective]

characterized by being emotionally unstable and incapable of coping with the demands of a normal social environment

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

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psychosis
[noun]

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

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breakdown
[noun]

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

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

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

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neurosis
[noun]

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

Ex: Symptoms neurosis can include persistent feelings of sadness , irritability , and fear , often without a clear or rational cause .
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a method of therapy used for mental conditions which consists of the patient opening up about their past and feelings in order to find the reason for their illness

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