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superior functioning in wide range of activities
life's problems never seem to get out of hand
is sought out by others because of his many positive qualities
no symptoms |
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absent or minimal symptoms (e.g.: mild anxiety before exam)
good fxing in all areas
interested and involved in a wide range of activities
socially effective
generally satisfied with life
no more than everyday problems or concerns |
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if symptoms are present
they are transient and expectable reactions to psychosocial stressors
no more than slight impairment in social, occupational, or school functioning |
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some mild symptoms OR some difficulty in social, occupational, or school fxing, but generally fxing pretty well
has some meaningful interpersonal relationships |
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| moderate symptoms OR moderate difficulty in social, occupational, or school fxing |
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| serious symptoms OR any serious impairment in social, occupational, or school fxing |
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| some impairment in reality testing or communication OR major impairment in several areas, such as work or school, family relations, judgment, thinking or mood and is unable to work |
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| behavior is considerably influenced by delusions or hallucinations OR serious impairment in communication or judgment OR inability to fx in almost all areas |
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| some danger of hurting self or others OR occasionally fails to maintain minimal personal hygiene OR gross impairment in communication |
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| persistent danger to self or others OR persistent inability to maintain minimal personal hygiene OR serious suicidal act with clear expectation of death |
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