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1
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A condition of disorientation, confusion, and possible hallucinations coupled with purposeless restless physical activity

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agitated delirium

2
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The point at which a person’s reactions to events interfere with activities of daily.

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behavioral crisis

3
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A disorder in which there is no known physiological reason for the abnormal functioning

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functional disorder

4
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An illness with psychological or behavioral symptoms and or impairment in functioning caused by a social, psychological, genetic, physical , chemical or biological disturbance.

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psychiatric disorder

5
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A mental disorder characterized by the loss of contact with reality

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psychosis