emotional disturbance
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Definition
- Noun:
- A psychological condition: "emotional disturbance" refers to any mental disorder where a significant disruption of emotions is the primary feature, and which is not attributed to identifiable physical abnormalities in the brain.
Usage
- The term "emotional disturbance" is used in clinical, educational, and legal contexts to describe a category of conditions affecting emotional regulation and behavior.
- It is often a formal classification, for instance, in special education to determine a student's eligibility for support services.
Examples
- Noun:
- The child's emotional disturbance made it difficult for him to form stable relationships with his peers.
- Schools must provide appropriate accommodations for students identified with an emotional disturbance.
Advanced Usage
- "Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED)": A specific legal and clinical term used in the United States, particularly in education (IDEA) and mental health policy, to denote a diagnosable mental health condition that severely impacts a child's educational performance.
- The program offers specialized services for youth with a Serious Emotional Disturbance.
Variants and Related Words
- Emotional disorder (n): A very similar term, often used interchangeably with "emotional disturbance."
- Anxiety and depression are common types of emotional disorders.
Synonyms
- Behavioral disorder: A disorder characterized by persistent, maladaptive behaviors.
- Mental health condition: A broader term encompassing various disorders affecting mood, thinking, and behavior.
Related Phrases
- Emotional and behavioral disturbance (EBD): A phrase commonly used in educational settings to describe the combined impact on emotions and conduct.
- The school has a dedicated unit for pupils with emotional and behavioral disturbances.
Noun
- any mental disorder not caused by detectable organic abnormalities of the brain and in which a major disturbance of emotions is predominant