The study of the significant causes and processes in the development of mental disorders. Also the manifestations of mental disorders.
The study of psychological disorders.
A branch of medicine concerned with the pathology of mental disorders and diseases.
Study of the causes and manifestations of mental disorders.
The signs, symptoms, and other physical and emotional manifestations of mental illness. Psychopathology also describes the branch of medical science that studies the nature and causes of mental illness.
The study of mental disorders, with the aim of explaining and describing aberrant behavior.
The study of the causes and nature of mental disease or abnormal behavior.
A psychological condition or mental illness, such as schizophrenia, personality disorder, or major depressive disorder, pertains to disturbances in mental functioning that significantly impact an individual’s thoughts, emotions, behaviors, or overall well-being. These disorders encompass a broad range of conditions that require specialized diagnosis, treatment, and support to address the unique challenges they present.
Within the domain of mental health, one encounters a diverse array of conditions, collectively known as mental disorders or illnesses. These encompass a broad spectrum of afflictions, ranging from schizophrenia and personality disorders to the encompassing grasp of major depressive disorder.
The examination of atypical mental processes involves two primary perspectives: the descriptive approach, which aims to document the symptoms that constitute a diagnosis of mental disorder; and the psychoanalytic approach, which focuses on an individual’s hidden emotions and motivations.
The study of disorders related to psychoneuroses and psychoses.