Presentation
Patients who present to primary care with symptoms of fainting and dizziness, for which there is no adequate physical explanation, are frequently suffering from an undiagnosed psychiatric disorder. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Entire Body System
- Falling
Some investigators have argued that misophonia should be regarded as a new mental disorder, falling within the spectrum of obsessive-compulsive related disorders. Other researchers have disputed this claim. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Helen King, Fear of Flute Girls, Fear of Falling SYMPTOMS, CURES AND THERAPY XIV. William V. Harris, Greek and Roman Hallucinations XV. [brill.com]
More to Know Mental disorders fall into two categories: psychotic (sy-KOT-ik) disorders and non-psychotic disorders. [kidshealth.org]
People with mental illness may disproportionately fall into these non-response categories. [web.archive.org]
Mental illnesses are usually caused by a combination of factors that fall into four broad categories: environmental, genetic, biological, and psychological. [kidsmentalhealth.org]
- Weakness
Regarding the causes of mental illness, items related to psychosocial factors, including "daily problems" and "work or financial problems", and "weakness of character" were highly rated, with half considered genetic or chemical imbalance causes. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
They have nothing to do with being lazy or weak. Who is at risk for mental disorders? Mental disorders are common. More than half of all Americans will be diagnosed with a mental disorder at some time in their life. [nlm.nih.gov]
Don’t tell them that they are weak. Don’t tell them to try harder. Don’t tell them that they aren’t working fast enough. Don’t ever blame them for how their brain works. That’s only going to add fuel to the fire. [thoughtcatalog.com]
Mental illnesses are not the result of personal weakness, lack of character or poor upbringing. Mental illnesses are treatable. [namisa.org]
- Fatigue
Wessely S (1997) Chronic fatigue syndrom: a 20th century illness? Scand J Work Environ Health 23:17–34 PubMed Google Scholar 37. Wessely S (1998) The epidemiology of chronic fatigue syndrome. Epidemiol Psichiatr Soc 7:10–24 PubMed Google Scholar 38. [doi.org]
Patients who screened positive for depression, anxiety and PTSD reported significantly higher levels of pain, fatigue, and functional impairment. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Depression, however, can indirectly cause weight loss, fatigue and loss of libido, among others. [psychguides.com]
People with General Anxiety Disorder have co-occurring physical symptoms, such as fatigue, trembling, muscle tension, headache, or nausea. [triadmentalhealth.org]
- Weight Gain
For instance, many psychotropic medications can cause weight gain, a risk factor for type 2 diabetes. [rwjf.org]
Some of the most common side effects include: drowsiness dizziness dry mouth nervousness headaches shakiness confusion weight gain Interrupted education or training - Many people first develop symptoms of mental illnesses between the ages of 15 and 25 [web.archive.org]
Some boys with the disorder want to lose weight, while others want to gain weight or “bulk up” Boys who think they are too small are at a greater risk for using steroids or other dangerous drugs to increase muscle mass. [triadmentalhealth.org]
gain • Significant change in eating or sleeping habits • Persistent nightmares • Confused thinking • Delusions or hallucinations • Thoughts of death or suicide • Inability to cope with problems and daily activities • Denial of obvious problems • Numerous [wol.jw.org]
Some of the more common side effects include a dulled personality, reduced emotions, memory loss, tremors, or weight gain [ 5, 6 ]. [doi.org]
- Weight Loss
Depression, however, can indirectly cause weight loss, fatigue and loss of libido, among others. [psychguides.com]
People with anorexia will deny themselves food to the point of self-starvation as they obsesses about weight loss. [nami.org]
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“Thinner Than a Yellow Flower, Weight-Loss Book Found in School Bag, Schoolgirl Falls Dead on Street,” reported another Chinese-language paper. [nytimes.com]
Behavior that is out of character and risky, foolish or inappropriate may result from a loss of normal social restraint.[2] Some people also have physical symptoms, such as sweating, pacing, and weight loss. [en.wikipedia.org]
Gastrointestinal
- Nausea
The most common symptoms of brain tumors are: headaches seizures numbness or tingling in your arms or legs nausea vomiting changes in personality difficulty with movement or balance changes in your hearing, speech, or vision The type of treatment you’ [healthline.com]
However, after a retrospective case review based on the emergency services medical report, it was found recurrent abdominal complains, headache or nausea. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Medication Side Effects Some of the side effects of mental health medication include nausea, headache, changes in appetite, dry mouth, increased urination, change in libido, irritability, blurred vision and drowsiness. [psychguides.com]
In such cases, symptoms may include nausea and vomiting associated with headache and a clouded sensorium in the context of infection or a high-protein diet. [dx.doi.org]
People with General Anxiety Disorder have co-occurring physical symptoms, such as fatigue, trembling, muscle tension, headache, or nausea. [triadmentalhealth.org]
Psychiatrical
- Anxiety Disorder
Fourteen per cent reported a lifetime history of any mood disorder, 13.6% any anxiety disorder and 5.2% a lifetime history of any alcohol disorder. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Anxiety disorders include generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and specific phobias. [webmd.com]
- Social Isolation
KEYWORDS: Bipolar disorder; Community resources; Hospital admissions; Interpersonal behaviour; Prosocial activities; Schizophrenic disorders; Social isolation [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
This final episode visits several programs that are attempting to eliminate known risk factors — including social isolation and inadequate parenting skills — that often lead to serious disorders. The stories are touching; the results are promising. [learner.org]
Negative symptoms include social isolation or withdrawal, loss of motivation, and a flat or inappropriate affect (mood or disposition). Positive symptoms include hallucinations, delusions, and thought disorders. [web.archive.org]
Complications sometimes linked to mental illness include: Unhappiness and decreased enjoyment of life Weakened immune system, so your body has a hard time resisting infections Family conflicts Relationship difficulties Social isolation Problems with tobacco [fortishealthcare.com]
Complications sometimes linked to mental illness include: Unhappiness and decreased enjoyment of life Family conflicts Relationship difficulties Social isolation Problems with tobacco, alcohol and other drugs Missed work or school, or other problems related [mayoclinic.org]
- Aggressive Behavior
Intermittent Explosive Disorder Failure to resist aggressive impulses and the person often displays extremely aggressive behaviors that are grossly out of proportion to the issue at hand Mood Disorder Describes a variety of mood disorders that range from [glmhc.net]
At clinics in California, Washington, Illinois, Texas and elsewhere, doctors offer brain scans to people with a variety of conditions, from attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, often called A.D.H.D., to depression and aggressive behavior. Dr. [nytimes.com]
Coping with aggressive behavior. Arlington, VA : National Alliance for the Mentally Ill. Google Scholar Herman, J. L. ( 1986 ). Histories of violence in an outpatient population: An exploratory study. [doi.org]
behavior, or was in trouble with the law. [archpsyc.jamanetwork.com]
- Abnormal Behavior
It also introduces the various theories used to explain and treat abnormal behavior. 2. [learner.org]
These abnormal behaviors resemble symptoms associated with psychiatric disorders in humans such as depression, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
He concludes that the role of mental disorder in the witch hunts has been overinflated by authors with an interest in promulgating the medical model of abnormal behavior. [doi.org]
The theoretical basis of behavioral therapy is learning theory, which says that abnormal behaviors are due to faulty learning. [msdmanuals.com]
- Visual Hallucination
Literature analysis led us to propose a comprehensive list of atypical psychiatric symptoms including highly predominant visual hallucinations, compared to auditory ones, as well as confusion, catatonia or progressive cognitive decline. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Hallucinations are a core symptom of schizophrenia and are more often auditory or at least, auditory hallucinations are more important than visual hallucinations. [dx.doi.org]
As far back as 1965, Ferguson was found to experience visual hallucinations. He was sent to mental institutions and was diagnosed as paranoid schizophrenic, delusional, and aggressive. [deathpenaltyinfo.org]
Neurologic
- Confusion
McHugh, given that close to 80% of those kids will “abandon their confusion and grow naturally into adult life if untreated ….” “’Sex change’ is biologically impossible,” said McHugh. [cnsnews.com]
Some of the symptoms include confusion, ataxia, and problems with vision. [addictioncampuses.com]
Literature analysis led us to propose a comprehensive list of atypical psychiatric symptoms including highly predominant visual hallucinations, compared to auditory ones, as well as confusion, catatonia or progressive cognitive decline. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Confused friends and relatives were often at a loss for what to say or do. It is estimated that 1 in 4 people worldwide will be afflicted with a mental illness at some point in their life. [wol.jw.org]
Inaccurate depictions of, for example, schizophrenia (which is often confused in the media with multiple personality disorder) can lead to false beliefs, confusion, conflict, and a delay in receiving treatment. [web.archive.org]
- Behavior Problem
Pelham, Early Intervention for Children With Behavior Problems in Summer Settings, Journal of Early Intervention, 38, 2, (92), (2016). [doi.org]
problems and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD); and “substance use disorders,” including alcohol and drug abuse. [nybooks.com]
Expert Consensus Guideline Series: Treatment of psychiatric and behavioral problems in mental retardation. American Journal of Mental Retardation AJMR, 105(3), 159–226. Salvador-Carulla, L., & Novell-Alsina, R. (2002). [revistas.usal.es]
Psychiatrists These professionals are medical doctors who specialize in the treatment of mental, emotional, or behavioral problems. A psychiatrist can prescribe medications. [webmd.com]
- Headache
Goadsby, P. ( 2003 ) Headache: migraine, cluster headache, and other primary headaches. In Oxford Textbook of Medicine ( 4th edn ) (eds Warrell, D., Cox, T. M., Firth, J. D. et al ), pp. 993 – 1001. Oxford : Oxford University Press. Goff, D. [doi.org]
For instance, medical conditions that are accompanied by a high symptom burden, such as migraine headaches or back pain, can lead to depression. [rwjf.org]
It focuses on a teenager with migraine headaches, a dentist trying to decrease his risk for developing heart disease, and a woman with breast cancer, along with those who are treating them. 5. [learner.org]
Some of the most common side effects include: drowsiness dizziness dry mouth nervousness headaches shakiness confusion weight gain Interrupted education or training - Many people first develop symptoms of mental illnesses between the ages of 15 and 25 [web.archive.org]
[…] and to people Alcohol or drug abuse Major changes in eating habits Sex drive changes Excessive anger, hostility or violence Suicidal thinking Sometimes symptoms of a mental health disorder appear as physical problems, such as stomach pain, back pain, headache [fortishealthcare.com]
- Agitation
Often people experiencing psychomotor agitation feel as if their movements are not deliberate. Sometimes, however, psychomotor agitation does not relate to mental tension and anxiety. [en.wikipedia.org]
[…] include: (1) Symptom severity was significantly greater in the clinically-selected sample than in the community survey of respondents with comparable diagnoses who self-reported using mental health services; (2) Violence risk was related to psychoticism/agitation [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
If they have a persistent inability to relax or sleep, lack concentration, are easily agitated, and have muscle tensions or a rapid heartbeat over a period of at least six months, those may be signs of an anxiety disorder. [youtube.com]
They may become agitated or see things that are not there. Memory loss is a common symptom of dementia. However, memory loss by itself does not mean you have dementia. [icd9data.com]
So when I found myself in pain and unable to leave my apartment or complete normal, everyday tasks, I immediately became agitated. [nbcnews.com]
- Apathy
[…] neurodegenerative diseases include: Huntington’s disease ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), or Lou Gehrig’s disease Parkinson’s disease all forms of dementia Some of the more common symptoms of neurodegenerative diseases include: memory loss forgetfulness apathy [healthline.com]
But then the anger, agitation, even apathy, and sympathy are also being amplified. That’s how an “up” day feels. [atlassian.com]
High doses (30 g) of glycine have been shown to reduce the more subtle symptoms of schizophrenia, such as social withdrawal, emotional flatness, and apathy, which do not respond to most of the existing medications [ 54 – 56 ]. [doi.org]
[…] should be carried out using sound methodology and an understanding of whether the desired effect is to treat a whole disease or instead focus on essential features of that disease: i.e. attempting to treat schizophrenia or improving memory and reducing apathy [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Urogenital
- Sexual Dysfunction
Sexual and gender disorders: These include disorders that affect sexual desire, performance, and behavior. Sexual dysfunction, gender identity disorder, and the paraphilias are examples of sexual and gender disorders. [webmd.com]
"Incidence of sexual dysfunction associated with antidepressant agents: a prospective multicenter study of 1022 outpatients. Spanish Working Group for the Study of Psychotropic-Related Sexual Dysfunction". J Clin Psychiatry. 62 Suppl 3: 10–21. [en.wikipedia.org]
The DSM-III opened the door to loose diagnosis by defining conditions that were no more than slightly more severe versions of such everyday problems as mild depression, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, simple phobias, sexual dysfunctions, and sleep [annals.org]
Treatment
Reallocation of treatment resources could substantially decrease the problem of unmet need for treatment of mental disorders among serious cases. Structural barriers exist to this reallocation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Effective treatments are available for the treatment of the acute phase of bipolar disorder and the prevention of relapse. These are medicines that stabilize mood. Psychosocial support is an important component of treatment. [web.archive.org]
Prognosis
Prognosis and outcome in schizophrenia. Int J Ment Health 1988 ;17: 63 – 80. Google Scholar | Crossref | ISI 65. Ogawa, K, Miya, M, Watarai, A. [doi.org]
CONTEXT: Clinically relevant late-life depression has a prevalence of 16% and is associated with substantial societal costs through its disease burden and unfavorable prognosis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Although many parents want to avoid medication or the stigma of a mental diagnosis, the prognosis is brighter with proper treatment. [kidsmentalhealth.org]
Etiology
Neuroticism is etiologically not informative yet but useful as an efficient marker of non-specified general risk. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Literature Cited Abstract This review discusses issues and controversies with respect to the construct of a mental disorder, models of etiology and pathology, and domains of psychopathology. [doi.org]
Subnormal intellectual functioning which originates during the developmental period; multiple potential etiologies, including genetic defects and perinatal insults; intelligence quotient (iq) scores are commonly used to determine whether an individual [icd9data.com]
Epidemiology
Epidemiologic studies show that the large majority of people with serious mental illnesses are never violent. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Panic disorder: Diagnosis, epidemiology, and clinical course. J Clin Psychiatry 1996 ;57(suppl 10): 3 – 8. Google Scholar | Medline 11. Brawman-Mintzer, O, Lydiard, RB. Generalized anxiety disorder: Issues in epidemiology. [doi.org]
Pathophysiology
Despite several groups having shown that an overlapping pathophysiology exists between visceral pain and stress-related disorders the link between them is not clear yet. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Finn DP, Viveros MP, Marco EM: The endocannabinoid system and emotional processing: pathophysiology and therapeutic potential. J Psychopharmacol 2012;26:3-6. [dx.doi.org]
Prevention
Indicated preventive interventions aimed at the prevention of depression could be combined with the prevention of anxiety disorders because the rate of comorbid depression and anxiety is high and because behavioral approaches for prevention could use [doi.org]
There is considerable evidence that various psychiatric conditions can be prevented through the implementation of effective evidence-based interventions. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
That’s not early detection, that’s not early prevention.” Basic Research NIMH Prevention [web.archive.org]