characteristics of disorders

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Schizophrenia
this is a psychotic disorder. symptons can either be postive or negative. For example positive are siad to be hallucinations/ delusions, catatonic behaviour. Negative cna be social withdrawal, paucity of speech, diminished emotional expression
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How long should schizophrenic symptons be present for
should be present for 1 month or more
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Depression
This is an affective disorder and can include symptons like fatigue,social withdrawal, suicidal thought and actions, depressed mood, loss of apetite, reduced self esteem etc. for major scale 5+ in a 2 wk period. Min duration=2 weeks
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Phobia
This is a anxiety disorder. The sysmptons must be said to cause social distress and that they are said to be avoided at all costs. The fear is out of proportion to the danger. It should cause significant distress and impairment to functioning
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What are the symptons of a phobia and how long are these said to be present for
using public transport, being in open spaces, being in enclosed spaces, standing in a line or in a crowd or being outside of the house. This needs to be completely irrational and should be present for more than 6 months
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should be present for 1 month or more

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This is an affective disorder and can include symptons like fatigue,social withdrawal, suicidal thought and actions, depressed mood, loss of apetite, reduced self esteem etc. for major scale 5+ in a 2 wk period. Min duration=2 weeks

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This is a anxiety disorder. The sysmptons must be said to cause social distress and that they are said to be avoided at all costs. The fear is out of proportion to the danger. It should cause significant distress and impairment to functioning

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using public transport, being in open spaces, being in enclosed spaces, standing in a line or in a crowd or being outside of the house. This needs to be completely irrational and should be present for more than 6 months

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