Psychological Medicine Glossary

The neurobiological phenomenon where repeated episodes of mood disorders become progressively easier to trigger and more...

An apparent lack of concern or emotional response to significant neurological symptoms, often seen in conversion disorde...

Rapid and unpredictable changes in emotional expression that are disproportionate to the situation.

Excessive, rapid, and often incoherent speech that is difficult to interrupt.

The belief that one's thoughts, words, or actions can influence events in ways that defy conventional understanding of c...

Therapeutic approach utilizing the entire social environment as treatment tool in structured settings.

A standardized psychometric test used to assess personality traits and psychopathology in adolescents and adults.

Standardized psychological test measuring personality traits and psychopathology.

A brief screening tool used to assess cognitive function and detect cognitive impairment in clinical settings.

Systematic evaluation of a patient's psychological functioning at the time of assessment.

Diminished or absent normal functions in schizophrenia, including reduced emotional expression, motivation, and speech.

A class of psychiatric medications primarily used to treat psychotic disorders, also known as antipsychotics.

Rare but potentially fatal reaction to antipsychotic medications characterized by hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, and alt...

Relating to mental disorders that have a clear neurological basis or involve both neurological and psychiatric symptoms.

A standardized 30-item rating scale used to assess symptom severity in schizophrenia.

Repetition of words, phrases, or responses despite changed context or appropriateness.

The science and practice of monitoring, detecting, and preventing adverse drug reactions and medication-related safety i...

A nine-item self-report questionnaire used to screen for and monitor depression severity.

A structured framework for formulating clinical research questions using Patient/Population, Intervention, Comparison, a...

The concurrent use of multiple medications, often referring to potentially inappropriate or excessive medication regimen...

A pattern of substance use involving dependence on multiple drugs or alcohol simultaneously, complicating treatment and...

Speech that is adequate in amount but conveys little meaningful information, often vague and lacking substance.

Abnormally rapid, excessive speech that is difficult to interrupt, often seen in manic episodes.

The early phase of a mental health condition characterized by subtle symptoms that precede the full manifestation of the...