Psychopathology

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Depression
A complex disorder affecting a person mentally, physically and emotionally. Characterised by low moods making the sufferer unable to function normally.
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Unipolar Depression
A form of depression occuring without mania.
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Bipolar Depression
A form of depression characterised by periods of heightened moods (mania) + periods of despondency or hopelessness.
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Phobia
An anxiety disorder characterised by an extreme irrational fear.
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Specific Phobia (Simple)
Where sufferers have fears of specific things and the environment.
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Social Phobias
Involves being over anxious in social situations. Also involves the perception of being judged which makes relationships difficult.
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A form of depression occuring without mania.

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Unipolar Depression

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A form of depression characterised by periods of heightened moods (mania) + periods of despondency or hopelessness.

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An anxiety disorder characterised by an extreme irrational fear.

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Where sufferers have fears of specific things and the environment.

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