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Bipolar 1 disorder - Answer️️ -Duration: 1 week
Is characterized by at least 1 period of high energy (manic episode) which may or may
not alternate with periods of depression. Manic episode MUST last at least 1 week and
cause serious impairme...
*Symptoms are present for a minimum of 6 months, and several symptoms would have
been evident prior to age 12. The individual must experience issues in at least two
unique settings, such as school and home.
Stimulant Use Disorder - Answer✔️✔️-Problematic use of stimulants (e.g Adderall,
methamphetamine, cocaine) that leads to functional impairment or distress in at least 1
significant life area. Over the course of a year, a minimum of 2 significant symptom
manifestations are present.
Avoidant Personality Disorder (Cluster C) - Answer✔️✔️-Pattern of going great lengths to
avoid social interactions, feeling somehow deficient or lacking in what it takes to be
accepted beginning early in adulthood. At least 4 symptoms are present: (Holds jobs
that minimize interpersonal engagement, feeling the weight of disapproval, does not
engage with others unless certainty of acceptance etc.)
Paranoid Personality Disorder (Cluster A) - Answer✔️✔️-Enduring pattern of behavior
demonstrating suspicion and distrust of others beginning early in adulthood.
At least 4 of these are present: Believes others are out to harm them, doubts others
loyalty and doesn't trust friends, holds grudges, believes information will be used
against him, believes reputation is under attack.
pattern of distrust and suspiciousness; others' motives are interpreted as ill will.
Schizoid Personality Disorder (Cluster A) - Answer✔️✔️-Lack of interest in relationships
with others and limited range of emotional expression in contact with others. 4 of these
symptoms MUST be present: Avoidance in close relationships
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