A disruption of thought process that occurs with psychosis.  May appear as though the affected patient has difficulty verbalizing, with little speech or long pauses while speaking.

  A side effect of long-term antipsychotic use that manifests as an abnormal movement disorder, most often involving facial muscles.  May look like grimacing or tongue thrusting. 

  A grouping of signs and symptoms into a recognizable pattern.

  Something that is reported subjectively (e.g., a feeling of low energy).

  Having thoughts of taking one’s own life.

  A type of therapy that is focused on providing structure and support for present day issues.  Does not focus on the interpretation of the unconscious.

  Symptoms that are experience as a physical feeling or sensation.

  Something that is able to be observed objectively by a clinician (e.g., restlessness).

  A type of therapy where the understanding of past conflicts is used to promote current change.  It attempts to understand the role of the unconscious.  Major theorists associated with this type of therapy include Freud and Kohut.

  Any medication used to treat psychiatric signs or symptoms.