Personality disorders are outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) as “an enduring pattern of inner experience and behavior that deviates markedly from the expectations of the individual’s culture, is pervasive and inflexible, has an onset in adolescence or early adulthood, is stable over time, and leads to distress or impairment.”
Mood disorders, as defined by the Mayo Clinic are characterized by a distortion of one’s general emotional state and/ or mood that is inconsistent with the current circumstances and interferes with one’s ability to function.
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) as a chronic, mental disorder.
Yes; depression is a mood disorder. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, “a mood disorder is a mental health class that health professionals use to broadly describe all types of depression and bipolar disorders.”
Narcissistic personality disorder is one of ten different types of personality disorders that is recognized in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5).
Personality disorders are outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) as “an enduring pattern of inner experience and behavior that deviates markedly from the expectations of the individual’s culture, is pervasive and inflexible, has an onset in adolescence or early adulthood, is stable over time, and leads to distress or impairment.”
Mood disorders, as defined by the Mayo Clinic are characterized by a distortion of one’s general emotional state and/ or mood that is inconsistent with the current circumstances and interferes with one’s ability to function.
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) as a chronic, mental disorder.
Yes; depression is a mood disorder. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, “a mood disorder is a mental health class that health professionals use to broadly describe all types of depression and bipolar disorders.”
Narcissistic personality disorder is one of ten different types of personality disorders that is recognized in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5).
It is not uncommon for individuals to inaccurately use the term mood disorder and personality disorder interchangeably. The primary difference between the two is that mood disorders generally cause periods of emotional highs and/ or lows, and although mood swings are not an uncommon symptom of personality disorders, it is not the main symptom.
Psychosis is a term used to encompass a set of symptoms that are characterized by disconnection from reality. When an individual experiences psychosis it is typically referred to as a psychotic episode.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a neurobiological illness, and is listed as such in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5). OCD is characterized by intrusive, unreasonable thoughts and/ or fears (also known as obsessions) that commonly lead to compulsive, repetitive behaviors (also known as compulsions).
The National Alliance of Mental Health (NIH) explains “psychosis is characterized as disruptions to a person’s thoughts and perceptions that make it difficult for them to recognize what is real and what isn’t.”
Detox, or detoxification, typically refers to the process of removing the toxins from the body. The first step in recovering from an alcohol addiction or alcohol abuse is to undergo detox.
