Organic mental disorders is a ICD-10 class of psychiatric disorders (F00 - F09) characterized by progressive deterioration of the mental processes and caused by permanent brain damage or temporary brain dysfunction.
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Mental disorders diagnosed in childhood — Classification and external resources ICD 10 F70 F98 ICD 9 … Wikipedia
organic mental disorder — a term formerly used to denote any mental disorder with a specifically known or presumed organic etiology; now discouraged because of the implication that other mental disorders do not have an organic basis. The term was also sometimes used to… … Medical dictionary
Classification of mental disorders — Main article: Mental disorder Psychology … Wikipedia
Causes of mental disorders — Main article: Mental disorder The causes of mental disorders are complex, and interact and vary according to the particular disorder and individual. Genetics, early development, drugs, a loss of a family member, disease or injury, neurocognitive… … Wikipedia
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders — A system of classification, published by the American Psychiatric Association, that divides recognized mental disorders into clearly defined categories based on sets of objective criteria. Representing a majority view (rather than a consensus) of … Medical dictionary
History of mental disorders — The history of mental disorder spans prehistoric times, ancient civilisations, the Middle Ages, the early modern period, the enlightenment and modern times.Prehistoric timesThere is limited evidence by which to judge the existence or nature of… … Wikipedia
mental disorder — Any illness with a psychological origin, manifested either in symptoms of emotional distress or in abnormal behaviour. Most mental disorders can be broadly classified as either psychoses or neuroses (see neurosis; psychosis). Psychoses (e.g.,… … Universalium
Organic brain syndrome — Classification and external resources ICD 10 F06.9 ICD 9 310.9 … Wikipedia
Mental disorder — Classification and external resources Eight women representing prominent mental diagnoses in the 19th century. (Armand Gautier) ICD 10 F … Wikipedia
Mental health — describes either a level of cognitive or emotional well being or an absence of a mental disorder.[1][2] From perspectives of the discipline of positive psychology or holism mental health may include an individual s ability to enjoy life and… … Wikipedia
