The symptom lists below have been culled and summarized from current
diagnostic criteria most commonly used in the United States by mental health professionals.
The lists are divided into three broad categories: adult,
childhood, and personality disorders; some disorders
may fall under more than one category.
Only an experienced mental health professional can make an
actual diagnosis.
Childhood disorders, often labeled as developmental disorders or learning disorders, most often occur and are diagnosed when the child is of school-age. Although some adults may also relate to some of the symptoms of these disorders, typically the disorder's symptoms need to have first appeared at some point in the person's childhood.
These disorders typically aren't diagnosed until an individual is a young adult, often not until their 20's or even 30's. Most individuals with personality disorders lead pretty normal lives and often only seek psychotherapeutic treatment during times of increased stress or social demands. Most people can relate to some or all of the personality traits listed; the difference is that it does not affect most people's daily functioning to the same degree it might someone diagnosed with one of these disorders. Personality disorders tend to be an intergral part of a person, and therefore, are difficult to treat or "cure." Learn more about personality disorders and personality traits...
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We are not responsible for misuse of these listings.
This listing is not meant to replace professional advice,
diagnosis, or care from a licensed mental health practioner; its sole intent
is for patient education. If you believe you may be suffering from one of these
disorders, please consult a mental health professional.
These symptom lists are summarized versions under the "Fair use" provision
of U.S. copyright case law. They were
summarized from the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and
Statistical Manual of Mental Disoders, Fourth Edition.
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23 Jun 2008
By John M. Grohol, Psy.D.
Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul. -- Emily Dickinson
