Problem
Subthreshold mental disorders
Other Names:
Shadow mental illnessSubliminal psychological dysfunction
Subclinical mental ill-health
Undiagnosed psychological injury
Nature:
Subthreshold mental disorders can reduce one's pleasure in life, even if the dysfunction is not major. A subthreshold mental syndrome comprises a subset of the symptoms of a recognized mental disorder. Even if the symptoms do not match those of a recognized disorder, a shadow disorder may be diagnosed if the patient is clearly distressed. < Dysfunctions associated with subthreshold mental illness include poor performance at school, inability to keep a job, friends or a spouse, and inappropriate social behaviour.
Broader Problems:
Mental illness Narrower Problems:
Adult subthreshold autism Related Problems:
Fictitious disorders Subject(s):
Medicine → PathologyHealth Care → Health
Health Care → Mental health
Psychology → Psychology
Consciousness → Consciousness
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
G: Very specific problems Date of last update
14.06.2018 – 02:11 CEST