Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Autism Spectrum Disorder

A neurodevelopmental condition marked by persistent differences in social communication/interaction across contexts, together with restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities, present from early in development.

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Schizophrenia

A disorder involving at least two of five core symptom domains (delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, grossly disorganized/catatonic behavior, negative symptoms), with continuous signs persisting for at least six months and significant functional decline.

Bipolar and Related Disorders

Bipolar I Disorder

A condition defined by the occurrence of at least one manic episode -- a distinct period of abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood with increased energy, lasting at least one week (or requiring hospitalization).

Depressive Disorders

Major Depressive Disorder

A discrete episode of persistently low mood and/or loss of interest lasting at least two weeks, accompanied by a cluster of physical, cognitive, and behavioral changes severe enough to impair functioning.

Depressive Disorders

Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)

A chronic, lower-grade depressive mood present for most of the day, more days than not, for at least two years in adults (one year in children/adolescents) -- persistence rather than intensity is the defining feature.

Anxiety Disorders

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Excessive, hard-to-control worry about multiple everyday domains (work, health, finances, relationships), present more days than not for at least six months, accompanied by physical tension symptoms.

Anxiety Disorders

Panic Disorder

Recurrent, unexpected panic attacks -- abrupt surges of intense fear peaking within minutes -- followed by at least a month of persistent concern about additional attacks or significant related behavior change.

Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

The presence of obsessions (intrusive, unwanted, distressing thoughts/urges/images), compulsions (repetitive behaviors or mental acts performed to reduce the distress), or both, that are time-consuming or significantly impairing.

Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

A condition that can develop after exposure to actual or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violence, involving intrusive re-experiencing, avoidance, negative changes in mood/cognition, and heightened arousal lasting more than a month.

Feeding and Eating Disorders

Anorexia Nervosa

Persistent restriction of energy intake leading to significantly low body weight, intense fear of weight gain or persistent behavior interfering with weight gain, and disturbance in self-perceived weight/shape.

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Alcohol Use Disorder

A problematic pattern of alcohol use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, assessed across a cluster of behavioral, physiological, and craving-related indicators within a 12-month period.

Personality Disorders

Antisocial Personality Disorder

A pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others, beginning by age 15, with evidence of Conduct Disorder before age 15 and the pattern continuing into adulthood (diagnosed at 18+).