a condition, experienced mostly by children, making them seem restless, unable to keep focus, and act impulsively
English Words for "Mental Illnesses and Problems"
Here you will learn some English words related to mental illnesses and problems such as "anxiety", "schizophrenia", and "trauma".
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anorexia nervosa
[noun]
an eating disorder, particularly in women, marked by body image disturbance and obsessive fear of becoming fat, which leads to dangerous weight loss
anxiety
[noun]
(psychiatry) a mental disorder of constant nervousness and worry, in which one expects something bad to happen with no valid reason
Ex:
Physical
symptoms
of
anxiety
include
rapid
heartbeat
and
sweating
.
battle fatigue
[noun]
a post-traumatic stress disorder resulting from prolonged exposure to active warfare
bipolar disorder
[noun]
a chronic mental health condition marked by episodes of mania and depression
Ex:
Treatment
for
bipolar disorder
typically
involves
a
combination
of
medication
,
such as
mood
stabilizers
and
antidepressants
,
and
psychotherapy
to
help
manage
symptoms
and
prevent
relapse
.
a mental illness that causes a person to act impulsively, to experience severe shifts in mood, and to be unable to form interpersonal relationships
Ex:
Treatment
for
borderline personality disorder
often
involves
a
combination
of
psychotherapy
,
such as
dialectical
behavior therapy
(
DBT
)
,
and
medication
to
help
manage
symptoms
.
breakdown
[noun]
a condition in which a person becomes so anxious or depressed that they can no longer handle their everyday life
Ex:
The
financial
strain
of
mounting
debts
led
to
a
psychological
breakdown
for
the
family
.
bulimia
[noun]
a mental illness which causes a person to eat too much and then forces themselves to vomit to maintain their weight
gender dysphoria
[noun]
the condition in which a person is overwhelmed by distress or impairment due to a mismatch between their biological sex and their gender identity
hyperactivity
[noun]
a state where a person is unusually active, is unable to stay focused or quiet for long, experienced mostly by children
hypochondria
[noun]
a mental condition in which a person is constantly anxious and worried about their health
Ex:
Treatment
for
hypochondria
typically
involves
cognitive-behavioral
therapy
(
CBT
)
to
help
individuals
challenge
and
change
their
distorted
beliefs
about
health
and
illness
.
kleptomania
[noun]
a mental condition in which one is obsessed with stealing things without any financial motive
Ex:
Treatment
for
kleptomania
often
involves
psychotherapy
,
such as
cognitive-behavioral
therapy
(
CBT
)
,
to
help
individuals
understand
and
manage
the
underlying
impulses
and
triggers
for
stealing
.
manic depression
[noun]
a chronic mental disorder marked by excessive mood swings ranging from depressive lows to crazed highs
megalomania
[noun]
a psychological condition or personality trait characterized by an inflated sense of power, importance, or self-worth
Ex:
The
CEO
's
megalomania
drove
the
company
into
reckless
expansion
.
melancholia
[noun]
a severe mental condition in which the patient suffers from depression often without any apparent reason
catatonia
[noun]
a mental condition usually associated with schizophrenia in which the patient does not move for long time spans
depression
[noun]
a state characterized by constant feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of enegry or interest in activities
Ex:
Many
people
experience
depression
during
major
life
changes
.
psychopathy
[noun]
a serious mental disorder associated with antisocial behavior, irresponsibility, and absence of empathy
psychosis
[noun]
a severe mental condition in which the patient loses contact with external reality
Ex:
Treatment
for
psychosis
typically
involves
a
combination
of
antipsychotic
medications
and
psychotherapy
to
help
manage
symptoms
and
improve
functioning
.
psychosomatic disorder
[noun]
a psychological condition characterized by physical symptoms that derive from mental or emotional causes, often without any medical explanation
Ex:
Treatment
for
psychosomatic disorders
often
involves
addressing
underlying
psychological
stressors
through
therapy
,
relaxation
techniques
,
and
stress
management
strategies
.
schizophrenia
[noun]
a chronic mental disorder in which a person's ability to think, feel or behave is affected, often associated with the distortion of reality
seasonal affective disorder
[noun]
a medical condition in which one is depressed in fall and winter, particularly due to lack of sunlight
sociopathic personality
[noun]
an antisocial personality disorder characterized by lack of sympathy and moral responsibility
inferiority complex
[noun]
an unrealistic feeling of general inadequacy that causes one to believe they are not as competent, smart, or attractive as other people
delirium
[noun]
a state of intense, uncontrolled enthusiasm or excitement that makes one say or do crazy things
Ex:
He
acted
with
reckless
abandon
,
caught up in
the
delirium
of
winning
the
lottery
.
complex
[noun]
a group of partly or completely repressed emotions or impulses that affect a person's behavior and patterns of thought
Ex:
mental disorder
[noun]
a severe health condition associated with depression, emotional disturbances, and abnormal behaviors that causes significant distress or impairment of personal functioning
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
apparent
monomania
on
specific
themes
.
neurosis
[noun]
a mental condition that is not caused by organic disease in which one is constantly anxious, worried, and stressed
Ex:
Cognitive-behavioral
therapy
(
CBT
)
is
a
common
treatment
for
neurosis
,
helping
individuals
reframe
negative
thought
patterns
and
reduce
anxiety
.
a disorder causing a person to have recurring unwanted thoughts or to do something such as cleaning or checking on something over and over
Ex:
Cognitive-behavioral
therapy
(
CBT
)
,
particularly
exposure
and
response
prevention
(
ERP
)
,
is
an
effective
treatment
for
obsessive-compulsive disorder
,
helping
patients
confront
their
fears
and
reduce
compulsive
behaviors
.
orthorexia nervosa
[noun]
an eating disorder characterized by refraining from eating food that is considered unhealthy at all cost
paranoia
[noun]
a mental disorder that causes a person to think they are very important or that others are trying to harm them
persecution complex
[noun]
a mental condition in which a person constantly thinks others are trying to hurt them
personality disorder
[noun]
any mental illness characterized by different patterns of social behavior, inability to form healthy interpersonal relationships and to function normally in society
postpartum depression
[noun]
a mental condition in which a woman is depressed and anxious for a period of time after giving birth to a child
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
Ex:
Cognitive-behavioral
therapy
(
CBT
)
and
eye movement desensitization and reprocessing
(
EMDR
)
are
effective
treatments
for
post-traumatic stress disorder
,
helping
individuals
process
and
cope
with
their
trauma
.
trauma
[noun]
a medical condition of the mind caused by extreme shock, which could last for a very long time
Ex:
Childhood
trauma
can
have
long-lasting
effects
on
a
person
's
mental
and
emotional
well-being
.
shell shock
[noun]
a type of stress-related disorder affecting some soldiers who have served in wars
delusion
[noun]
(psychology) a mental condition in which a person has a false belief system that is contradicted by evidence
dementia
[noun]
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
Ex:
The
doctor
explained
that
dementia
can
affect
both
short-term
and
long-term memory
.
generalized anxiety disorder
[noun]
a chronic condition marked by excessive and persistent worry about various aspects of life, often without a specific cause
Ex:
The
persistent
nature
of
generalized anxiety disorder
can
lead
to
fatigue
and
difficulty
concentrating
.
mania
[noun]
mental condition that causes extreme and unusual changes in one's energy level, mood, or emotions
munchausen syndrome
[noun]
a disorder where individuals feign or induce symptoms to garner attention or sympathy, often leading to unnecessary medical interventions
Ex:
People
with
Munchausen syndrome
may
undergo
unnecessary
medical procedures
to
maintain
a
sick
role
.
schizoid
[noun]
a personality disorder marked by emotional detachment and a preference for solitude
Ex:
In
therapy
,
Tom
,
grappling with
schizoid
,
is
working
on
improving
his
social
skills
and
connections
.
amnesia
[noun]
a severe medical condition that leads to partial or complete loss of memory
Ex:
Cases
of
dissociative
amnesia
can
follow
extreme
emotional
trauma
and
sometimes
resolve
with
psychotherapy
.
senile dementia
[noun]
a severe condition that mainly affects older people's minds and causes memory loss, involuntary movements, etc.
Asperger's syndrome
[noun]
a form of autism characterized by social difficulties, repetitive behaviors, and focused interests, often with average to above-average intelligence
Ex:
bigorexia
[noun]
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
body dysmorphic disorder
[noun]
a psychological disorder that causes a person to spend a lot of time thinking obsessively about the imaginary imperfections in their appearance
Ex:
Cognitive behavioral therapy
(
CBT
)
is
commonly
used
to
treat
body dysmorphic disorder
,
helping
individuals
challenge
distorted
beliefs
about
their
looks
and
reduce
compulsive
behaviors
.