Psychological Syndromes

Psychological disorders are also called mental illnesses or mental health conditions. They can affect your thinking, emotions, and behavior, often affecting your relationships and day-to-day functioning. These conditions may be temporary or lifelong.

The term psychological disorders is sometimes used to refer to what are more frequently known as mental disorders or psychiatric disorders.

Mental disorders are patterns of behavioral or psychological symptoms that impact multiple areas of life. These disorders create distress for the person experiencing the symptoms.

Perspectives on Psychological Disorders:

• Society: Behavior is abnormal when it does not conform to the existing social order.
• Individual: One's own sense of personal well- being determines normality.
• Mental-health professional: Personality and degree of personal discomfort and life functioning determine normality