Organic Mental Disorders

• Delirium, dementia, organic delusional disorder, organic mood disorders, etc.
• Characterized by physical brain dysfunction leading to delusions, mood changes, and cognitive impairments.

Psychogenic Fits

• Seizure-like episodes triggered by psychological stress rather than neurological causes.

Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders

• Schizophrenia involves symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking, and impaired functioning.

Mood Disorders

• Depression, Hypomanic, Bipolar Disorder.
• Persistent emotional disturbances ranging from severe lows (depression) to extreme highs (mania).

Neurotic, Stress-Related, and Somatoform Disorders

• Anxiety Disorders: Persistent worry or fear, such as generalized anxiety and phobic disorders.
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Recurrent intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors.
• Dissociative Disorders: Loss of connection with reality (e.g., multiple personality disorder).
• Somatoform Disorders: Physical symptoms with no clear medical cause, such as IBS and hypochondriasis.
• Culture-Bound Syndromes: Disorders specific to cultural contexts, like Dhat Syndrome.

Personality Disorders

• Types: Paranoid, Schizoid, Antisocial (Psychopathy), Emotionally Unstable, and Anxious Personality Disorders.
• Characterized by long-term behavior patterns that significantly differ from societal norms.

Sexual Disorders

• Includes lack of sexual desire, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, and arousal difficulties.
• Misconceptions and myths can lead to anxiety or performance issues.

Sleep Disorders

• Insomnia: Difficulty in falling asleep, maintaining sleep, or waking too early.
• Sleep Apnea: Interruption of breathing during sleep due to airway blockages.
• Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS): Uncontrollable urge to move legs while resting.
• Narcolepsy: Excessive daytime sleepiness with sudden “sleep attacks.”
• Circadian Rhythm Disorders: Misalignment of the body’s internal clock with the environment, causing sleep-wake cycle disruptions.

Behavioral Syndromes Associated with Psychological and Physiological Factors

• Eating Disorders: Abnormal eating behaviors often tied to body image issues.
• Psychogenic Vomiting: Vomiting triggered by psychological stress.
• Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders: Mental health challenges following childbirth, such as postpartum depression.

If someone shows symptoms related to any of these disorders, such as mood instability, disruptive behavior, or anxiety, it could indicate deeper psychological concerns. Early intervention by a mental health professional can prevent worsening conditions.