Mood Disorders
1. Depression: Includes Major Depressive Disorder, Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia),
and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
2. Bipolar Disorder: Characterized by episodes of mania/hypomania and depression.
Anxiety Disorders
3. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): Chronic and excessive worry about various aspects of
life.
4. Panic Disorder: Recurrent panic attacks and ongoing fear of having more attacks.
5. Social Anxiety Disorder: Intense fear of social situations.
6. Specific Phobias: Irrational fear of specific objects or situations.
Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders
7. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Results from exposure to a traumatic event, leading to
severe anxiety, flashbacks, and avoidance behaviors.
8. Acute Stress Disorder: Similar to PTSD but occurs shortly after the traumatic event.
Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders
9. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Involves unwanted, persistent thoughts (obsessions)
and repetitive behaviors (compulsions).
10. Body Dysmorphic Disorder: Obsessive focus on perceived flaws in physical appearance.
Psychotic Disorders
11. Schizophrenia: Characterized by hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking, and impaired
functioning.
12. Schizoaffective Disorder: Symptoms of schizophrenia combined with mood disorder symptoms.
Personality Disorders
13. Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD): Instability in relationships, self-image, and emotions.
14. Antisocial Personality Disorder: Disregard for the rights of others, deceitful behavior, and lack
of remorse.
15. Narcissistic Personality Disorder: Grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy.
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
16. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
17. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Impaired social interaction and communication, and
restricted/repetitive behaviors.
Eating Disorders
18. Anorexia Nervosa: Restriction of food intake, intense fear of gaining weight, and distorted body
image.
19. Bulimia Nervosa: Binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors such as vomiting.
20. Binge-Eating Disorder: Recurrent episodes of binge eating without compensatory behaviors.
Sleep-Wake Disorders
21. Insomnia: Difficulty falling or staying asleep.
22. Narcolepsy: Sudden and uncontrollable episodes of deep sleep.
Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders
23. Substance Use Disorders: Dependence on or abuse of alcohol, drugs, or other substances.
24. Gambling Disorder: Persistent and problematic gambling behavior.
Cognitive Disorders
25. Dementia: Progressive decline in cognitive function, commonly seen in Alzheimer’s disease.
26. Delirium: Acute confusion and altered awareness.
Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders
27. Somatic Symptom Disorder: Excessive focus on physical symptoms causing significant distress.
28. Illness Anxiety Disorder (Hypochondriasis): Preoccupation with having a serious illness
despite medical reassurance.
Impulse-Control and Conduct Disorders
29. Intermittent Explosive Disorder: Episodes of aggressive outbursts.
30. Conduct Disorder: Repetitive behavior that violates the rights of others or social norms.