Mental Disorder

Definition

A mental disorder refers to a condition that affects a person's thinking, behavior, emotions, or overall mental health. It is characterized by significant distress or impairment in functioning.

Related terms

Psychoanalytic Perspective:

This perspective focuses on the unconscious mind and believes that unconscious impulses and conflicts play a significant role in causing mental disorders.

Psychodynamic Perspective:

Similar to the psychoanalytic perspective, this perspective emphasizes the unconscious processes but also considers early childhood experiences in understanding mental disorders.

Cognitive Perspective:

The cognitive perspective explores how our thoughts and interpretations contribute to the development and maintenance of mental disorders.