Question

What are some common psychological disorders ?

Answer 1

There are many psychological disorders that are similar to one another.

When psychological disorders are similar, we group them under a common category.

For example....obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, phobias, post traumatic stress disorder, and general anxiety are all categorized under "Anxiety Disorders."

This is because the thoughts, emotions, and physiological signs that accompany these disorders are all very similar.

And there are many categories of mental disorders.
We've named Anxiety Disorders.
There are others, such as Affective (Mood) Disorders, Eating Disorders, Personality Disorders, and Psychoses.

Answer 2

Mental disorders and Mental illness are the same?

Answer 3

It depends on who you ask. Some people say yes, and others say no.

Answer 4

Okaaaay!

Answer 5

I just realized that I never actually answered your question.

In America, the most common psychological disorder is major depressive disorder. That's clinical depression.

Eating disorders are also pretty common in America, since self image is so highly valued.