In DSM-IV a mental disorder is conceptualized as a clinically significant behavioral or psychological syndrome or pattern that occurs in an individual and that is associated with present distress or disability, or with significantly increased risk of suffering death, pain, disability or an important loss of freedom.

Examples, Subsets and Synonyms for Psychiatric Disorders

Adjustment Disorders
Anxiety Disorders
Panic Disorder -
- Obsessive/Compulsive Disorders
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Phobias
Impulse Control Disorder
Mood Disorders
Oppositional-Defiant Disorder

Related Marcus Autism Center Clinical Programs

Behavior Treatment Clinics
Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Center

Related Marcus Faculty

Roy Sanders, M.D.
Felissa Goldstein, M.D.
Dr. Helen Panarites

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Psychiatric Services Brochure

Additional Resources

The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
(www.aacap.org)

Western Michigan University
(http://www.abainternational.org/)

The Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy
(http://www.aabt.org)

American Psychological Association
(http://www.apa.org)

The Annie E. Casey Foundation
(http://www.aecf.org/kidscount)

National Head Start Association
(http://www.nhsa.org)

American Academy of Pediatrics
(http://www.aap.org)

National Information Services Corporation
(http://www.nisc.com)

Parenting Toolbox
(http://www.parentingtoolbox.com)

Child Welfare League of America
(http://www.cwla.org)

The National Academies
(http://www.national-academies.org)

Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education
(http://www.nationalacademies.org/behavior/)

National Academy Press
(http://www.nap.edu)

National Institute of Mental Health
(http://www.nimh.nih.gov)