Characteristics of mental disorders

Behavioural

• Compulsions
• Avoidance 

Emotional

• Anxiety & Distress
• Guilt and Disgust 

Cognitive

• Obssessive thoughts
• Insight into excessive anxiety
• Coping strategies

Behavioural

• Low activity levels 
• DIsruption to sleep and behaviour

Emotional 

• Lowered mood
• Anger

Cognitive

• Poor concentration
• Absolutist thinking

Behavioural 

• Panic 
• Endurance
• Avoidance

Emotional

• Anxiety & Fear
• Disproportionate responses

Cognitive

• Selective attention
• Irrational beliefs