psychopathology: sign

In behavioral health care as in general medicine, a sign of a mental disorder, such as verbigeration, can be observed or elicited by a professional. We distinguish this from a subjectively experienced disturbance or unpleasant perception such as pain or anxiety, which we call a symptom.

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