Symptoms Documents (Listed by Topic)

• Signs & Symptoms of ADHD

  

  Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurological condition associated with several characteristic symptoms. More

• Symptoms of Schizophreniform Disorder

  

  This disorder is similar to but milder than schizophrenia. More

• Symptoms of Schizoaffective Disorder

  

  Schizoaffective disorder shows both the psychotic thought problems of schizophrenia and the mood problems of major depressive disorder or bipolar disorder. More

• Symptoms of Schizophrenia

  To be diagnosed with Schizophrenia, a person must have 2 or more of the following symptoms for a significant part of the time during a 1-month or longer period: More

• Symptoms of Delusional Disorder

  Like schizophrenia, delusional disorder involves the presence of delusions that last for at least one month or longer. More

• Symptoms of Brief Psychotic Disorder

  People with brief psychotic disorder have delusions, hallucinations, and/or disorganized speech and behavior that lasts for at least one day, but less than one month. More

• Symptoms of Schizophrenia

  

  Schizophrenia is identified by two groups of symptoms. These are called "positive" and "negative." More

• Bipolar II Disorder and Cyclothymia

  

  This type of bipolar disorder is characterized by one or more major depressive episodes with at least one hypomanic episode in which hospitalization is not required. By definition, no full manic episodes are present in Bipolar II. More

• Bipolar I Disorder

  

  This form of bipolar disorder occurs when a patient has experienced at least one complete full manic episode. The person may have also experienced hypomanic or major depressive episodes before or after the full manic episode. More

• Bipolar Disorder - Major Depressive Episodes and Mixed Features

  

  Just as the manic aspect of bipolar disorder is associated with manic episodes, the depressive aspect of bipolar disorder is likewise associated with depressive episodes. The severe form of depressive episode is known as a Major Depressive Episode. More

• Hypomania and Hypomanic Episodes Defined

  

  Not everyone who becomes manic experiences a full-blown manic episode. Hypomanic individuals show an energized and sometimes elated mood, with rapid thinking and talking.  More

• Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

  

  Symptoms occur repeatedly during the premenstrual phase of the woman's cycle and decrease or disappear around the onset of her period or shortly after.  More

• Prevalence and Co-Occurring Conditions

  

  Although major depressive disorder (MDD) can appear at any age, it typically is first seen during puberty. The highest rate of MDD is seen with people in their 20's but can easily occur later in life.  More

• Differential Diagnosis and Specifiers of Major Depressive Disorder

  

  In addition to making a diagnosis of a particular disorder, a clinician can also say how it is different from other conditions that may have similar symptoms. This is known as a differential diagnosis. This information can help a clinician narrow down which treatments may work best for the patient. It may also be used to provide information about a person's anticipated course of the disorder and their prognosis (outcome). More

• The Development and Course of Major Depressive Disorder

  

  It is now understood that major depressive disorder (MDD) can first occur at any age. Most of the time it appears more noticeably at the start of puberty. The highest rate occurs with people in their 20s, but it is not uncommon for people to experience depression later in life.  More

• Classic Symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder

  

  A person is diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder when they experience five or more of the following symptoms during the same two-week period for most of the day or nearly every day: More

• What Are Other Suicide Warning Signs?

  

  In addition to suicidal thoughts, there are other warning signals that suggest suicide risk as well as the possible presence of a mental or physical illness.  More

• Central Sleep Apnea

  This disorder occurs when the brain doesn't send the right signals to start the breathing muscles during sleep, which causes the person to temporarily stop breathing. More

• Symptoms - Internet Addiction

  As Internet access becomes more widespread, Internet addiction becomes a growing concern. The DSM-5 does not currently recognize Internet gaming disorder as an official diagnosis. Instead, proposed criteria have been placed in Section III of the DSM-5. The section lists proposed diagnoses for future consideration and further study. The proposed diagnostic criteria closely resemble the criteria for substance use disorders. More

• Symptoms - Conversion Disorder

  This disorder, also referred to as Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder, involves having physical symptoms that appear after psychological stress or a traumatic physical or psychological event has taken place. More

• Illness Anxiety Disorder

  The symptoms of this disorder include being preoccupied with having or getting a serious illness. More

• Symptoms - Somatization Disorder

  Somatic Symptom Disorder is diagnosed when the following symptoms are ongoing and typically last more than 6 months: More

• Recognizing Abuse

  

  Not everyone who is being abused understands that what they are experiencing is abuse. Some may recognize that something isn't right about how they are treated, but they may be afraid to speak up and name it as abuse for fear of retribution from their abuser. More

• Symptoms of Specific Learning Disorder

  Specific Learning Disorder is diagnosed when there are difficulties learning and using academics skills for at least 6 months in one or more of the following areas: More

• Symptoms of Grief

  Though each person grieves in unique ways, there are common behavioral, emotional, and physical signs and symptoms that people who are grieving typically experience. More

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Criteria

  Criteria for PTSD More

• Acute Stress Disorder Criteria

  Criteria for Acute Stress Disorder More

• Diagnosis: The Signs and Symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

  

  As the name implies, the obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is the kingpin of the entire category of disorders called obsessive-compulsive and related disorders. Obsessions are repetitive and distressing thoughts, urges, or imagery that are experienced as uncontrollable. Compulsions are repetitive behaviors or mental acts that a person feels driven to perform in response to obsessions.  More

• Symptoms - Alcohol or Substance Abuse

  Formal diagnostic criteria for Substance Abuse diagnosis More

• Symptoms - Alcohol or Substance Dependence

  Formal diagnostic criteria for Substance Dependence More

• Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease

  Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease More