Schizophrenia (split mind), i.e. (splitting of)
• Schizophrenia (split mind), i.e. splitting of perception
and interpretation from reality—hallucinations,
inability to think coherently with little impairment of
alertness and intellect.
• Paranoid states with marked persecutory or other
kinds of fixed delusions (false beliefs) and loss of
insight into the abnormality.
• Mood (affective) disorders The primary symptom is
change in mood state; may manifest as:
• Mania— elation or irritable mood, reduced sleep,
hyperactivity, uncontrollable thought and speech, may
be associated with reckless or violent behaviour, or
• Depression— sadness, loss of interest and pleasure,
worthlessness, guilt, physical and mental slowing,
melancholia, self-destructive ideation.
• A common form of mood disorder is bipolar disorder
with cyclically alternating manic and depressive
phases.
• Two major categories of bipolar disorder are
recognized:
• Type I: Mania episodes only or both manic and
depressive phases.
• Schizophrenia (split mind), i.e. splitting of perception
and interpretation from reality—hallucinations,
inability to think coherently with little impairment of
alertness and intellect.
• Paranoid states with marked persecutory or other
kinds of fixed delusions (false beliefs) and loss of
insight into the abnormality.
• Mood (affective) disorders The primary symptom is
change in mood state; may manifest as:
• Mania— elation or irritable mood, reduced sleep,
hyperactivity, uncontrollable thought and speech, may
be associated with reckless or violent behaviour, or
• Depression— sadness, loss of interest and pleasure,
worthlessness, guilt, physical and mental slowing,
melancholia, self-destructive ideation.
• A common form of mood disorder is bipolar disorder
with cyclically alternating manic and depressive
phases.
• Two major categories of bipolar disorder are
recognized:
• Type I: Mania episodes only or both manic and
depressive phases.
