Posts Tagged ‘DSM-5-TR’
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Generalized Anxiety Disorder, or GAD, involves excessive anxiety and worry about a number of events or activities that is out of proportion to the situation. The worry and worrisome thoughts are difficult to control. Adults with GAD often focuses on everyday activities such as job responsibilities, health and finances, health of family members, and misfortune…
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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
The diagnosis of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, has changed over the years as we learn more about how individuals respond to traumatic events. Prior to our current diagnostic system, the disorder was referred to by various names including Shell Shock in the early 1900s and through WWI and Battle Fatigue after WWII, according to…
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Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Narcissism gets its name from Greek Mythology and the story of Narcissus. According to the myth, Narcissus was a handsome and prideful young man. One day as he lay next to a pond he reached toward the water and saw his reflection. He became enamored by his image and struggled to turn away. As he…
Read MoreMental Disorders (DSM-5-TR)
Psychiatric Disorders – DSM-5-TR Generalized Anxiety Disorder Generalized Anxiety Disorder, or GAD, involves excessive anxiety and worry about a number of events or activities that is out of proportion to the situation. The worry and worrisome thoughts are difficult …Read More July 21, 2022 / Anxiety, Behavioral Psychology, Clinical Psychology, DSM-5-TR Posttraumatic Stress Disorder The…
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