Amnestic Disorders
Amnestic disorder is a type of cognitive disorder characterized by significant memory impairment, affecting an individual’s ability to learn new information or recall previously learned facts and experiences.
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Amnestic disorder is a type of cognitive disorder characterized by significant memory impairment, affecting an individual’s ability to learn new information or recall previously learned facts and experiences.
Anxiety disorders are a group of mental health conditions characterized by persistent feelings of fear, worry, and apprehension that go beyond normal levels of stress. These disorders can significantly impact a person’s thoughts, emotions, and daily life.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a disorder that is characterized by a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity/impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development which often persists into adolescence and adulthood.
Learn about the nursing management, assessment, diagnosis, and care planning for bipolar disorder in this study guide.
Defense mechanisms are innate psychological processes that serve as coping mechanisms to protect individuals from emotional distress and reduce anxiety.
Dementia is a term used to describe a group of progressive neurological disorders that result in a decline in cognitive function and memory. It affects thinking, behavior, and the ability to perform daily activities.
Disruptive, impulse control, and conduct disorders are a group of mental health conditions characterized by challenging behaviors, ranging from impulsivity and defiance to more severe conduct issues.
Dissociative disorders are a group of complex mental health conditions characterized by disruptions in a person’s identity, memory, consciousness, or perception of reality.
Eating disorders can be viewed on a continuum, with clients with anorexia nervosa eating too little or starving themselves, client with bulimia eating chaotically, and clients with obesity eating too much.
Major depression is classified under mood disorders which are characterized by disturbances in the regulation of mood, behavior, and affect that go beyond the normal fluctuations that most people experience.