What is considered abnormal? Because no single criterion fully defines abnormality, mental health practitioners and researchers tend to adopt a practical approach that combines aspects of them all. They consider content, context, and consequences of the individuals behavior. In the profession today we have more disorders added to the list of what is considered a psychological disorder. Think about how many psychological disorders have actually been identified is the last 10 years, 20 years, 30 years or more.

In this week’s discussion you will: Research the different psychological disorders that have been identified and select 3 that you find most interesting. Now you will provide a summary of each disorder you selected and explain why you selected each one. How does one’s behavior play a role in the 3 disorders you selected? Is this disorder easily noticeable by others? Why or why not?

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Depression: These episodes are characterized by feelings of a depressed or sad mood along with a lack of interest in activities. It may also involve feelings of guilt, fatigue, and irritability. During a depressive period, people with bipolar disorder may lose interest in activities that they previously enjoyed, experience sleeping difficulties, and even have thoughts of suicide.

Social Anxiety Disorder: Social anxiety disorder is a fairly common psychological disorder that involves an irrational fear of being watched or judged. The anxiety caused by this disorder can have a major impact on an individual’s life and make it difficult to function at school, work, and other social settings.

Acute Stress Disorder: Acute stress disorder is characterized by the emergence of severe anxiety for up to a one month period after exposure to a traumatic event. Some examples of traumatic events include natural disasters, war, accidents, and witnessing a death.

Reference:

Explore a List of Psychological Disorders From the DSM-5. (2021). Retrieved 1 July 2021, from com/a-list-of-psychological-disorders-2794776” target=”_blank” class=”external” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>https://www.verywellmind.com/a-list-of-psychological-disorders-2794776 (Links to an external site.)