Typical Signs and Symptoms of Psychiatric Illness

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TYPICAL SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF PSYCHIATRIC ILLNESS

One. Consciousness: state of awareness

. Apperception-perception modified by one's own emotions and thoughts.

. Sensorium-state of cognitive functioning of the special senses (sometimes used as a synonym for consciousness).

Disturbances of consciousness are most often associated with brain pathology.

A. Disturbances of Consciousness

. Disorientation-disturbance of orientation in time, place, or person

. Clouding of consciousness-incomplete clear-mindedness with disturbances in perception and attitudes

. Stupor-lack of reaction to and unawareness of surroundings

. Delirium-bewildered, restless, confused, disoriented reaction associated with fear and hallucinations

. Coma-profound degree of unconsciousness

. Coma vigil-coma in which the patient appears to be asleep but ready to be aroused (also known as akinetic mutism)

. Twilight state-disturbed consciousness with hallucinations

. Dreamlike state-often used as a synonym for complex partial seizure or psychomotor epilepsy

· Somnolence-abnormal drowsiness

B. Disturbances of Attention

C. Disturbances in Suggestibility

Two. Emotion: a complex feeling state with psychic, somatic, and behavioral components that is related to affect and mood

B. Mood

C. Other Emotions

D. Physiological Disturbances Associated with Mood

A. GENERAL DISTURBANCES IN FORM OR PROCESS OF THINKING

B. SPECIFIC DISTURBANCES IN FORM OF THOUGHT

C. SPECIFIC DISTURBANCES IN CONTENT OF THOUGHT

Speech: ideas, thoughts, feelings as expressed through language; communication through the use of words and language

Aphasic disturbances

Disturbances of perception

B. DISTURBANCES ASSOCIATED WITH COGNITIVE DISORDER

C. DISTURBANCES ASSOCIATED WITH CONVERSION AND DISSOCIATIVE PHENOMENA

VII. MEMORY: function by which information stored in the brain is later recalled to consciousness

B. LEVELS OF MEMORY

A. MENTAL RETARDATION:

B. DEMENTIA:

IX. INSIGHT: ability of the patient to understand the true cause and meaning of a situation (such as a set of symptoms)

X. JUDGMENT: ability to assess a situation correctly and to act appropriately within that situation

Overview

The document provides a detailed glossary of terms related to the signs and symptoms of psychiatric illness, categorized into various aspects such as consciousness, emotion, and cognitive functioning. It aims to enhance understanding of psychiatric disturbances for educational and clinical purposes.

Key Points

1Covers disturbances in consciousness relevant to psychiatric illness
2Details various emotional states and their implications in mental health
3Discusses different motor behaviors associated with psychological conditions
4Explains disturbances in thinking and their significance in psychiatry
5Serves as a glossary for clinical and educational reference on psychiatric symptoms

Details

Authors: Harold I. Kaplan, M.D., Benjamin J. Sadock, M.D.
Category: Psychology

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