List Of Psychological Disorders Dealing With Stress
Conversion disorder is a condition in which a person has blindness, paralysis, or other nervous system (neurologic) symptoms that cannot be explained by medical evaluation.
Alternative Names
Hysterical neurosis
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Conversion disorder symptoms may occur because of a psychological conflict.
Symptoms usually begin suddenly after a stressful experience. People are more at risk for a conversion disorder if they also have a medical illness, dissociative disorder,...
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Antisocial personality disorder
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Antisocial personality disorder is a mental health condition in which a person has a long-term pattern of manipulating, exploiting, or violating the... Read more »
Adjustment disorder
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Adjustment disorder is an emotional and behavioral reaction that develops within 3 months of a life stress, and which is stronger or greater than... Read more »
Post-traumatic stress disorder
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Post-traumatic stress disorder
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Post-traumatic stress disorder is a type of anxiety disorder. It can occur after you've seen or experienced a traumatic event that involved the... Read more »
Agoraphobia
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Prevention As with other panic disorders, prevention may not be possible. Early intervention may reduce the severity of the condition. ... Read more »
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