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Thought disorder — In psychiatry, thought disorder (TD) or formal thought disorder (FTD) is a term used to describe incomprehensible language, either speech or writing, that is presumed to reflect thinking. There are different types. For example, language may be… … Wikipedia
Frontal lobe disorder — The frontal lobe of the brain plays a key role in higher mental functions such as motivation, planning, social behaviour, and speech production. A frontal lobe syndrome can result from a range of causes inlcuding head trauma, tumours,… … Wikipedia
Thought — For other uses, see Thought (disambiguation). Think redirects here. For other uses, see Think (disambiguation). Man thinking on a train journey … Wikipedia
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder — Physicians and non physicians alike have always recognized the existence of obsessive thoughts and compulsive behavior. Across the ages, examples are common in religion of praying compulsively or dwelling obsessively on salvation or damnation … Historical dictionary of Psychiatry
mental disorder — Any illness with a psychological origin, manifested either in symptoms of emotional distress or in abnormal behaviour. Most mental disorders can be broadly classified as either psychoses or neuroses (see neurosis; psychosis). Psychoses (e.g.,… … Universalium
Obsessive-compulsive disorder — (OCD) is a chronic anxiety disorder most commonly characterized by obsessive, distressing, intrusive thoughts and related compulsions. Compulsions are tasks or rituals which attempt to neutralize the obsessions. OCD is distinguished from other… … Wikipedia
Obsessive–compulsive disorder — OCD redirects here. For other uses, see OCD (disambiguation). Not to be confused with Obsessive–compulsive personality disorder. Obsessive–compulsive disorder Classification and external resources Repetitive handwashing is a common OCD sym … Wikipedia
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder — OMIM = 143465 MedlinePlus = 001551 eMedicineSubj = med eMedicineTopic = 3103 eMedicine mult = eMedicine2|ped|177 MeshID = D001289 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a [http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/adhd/adhd.htm NINDS… … Wikipedia
Generalized anxiety disorder — DiseaseDisorder infobox Name = Generalised anxiety disorder ICD10 = ICD10|F|41|1|f|40 ICD9 = ICD9|300.02 DSM IV TR = DSM IV TR|300.02 Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is an anxiety disorder that is characterized by excessive, uncontrollable and … Wikipedia
Anxiety disorder — Classification and external resources The Scream (Norwegian: Skrik) an Expressionist painting by Norwegian artist Edvard Munch ICD 10 … Wikipedia
