psychological problems

[/ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl ˈprɑːbləmz/]
nounpl: psychological problems
problemas psicológicos
1. Mental health issues or emotional difficulties that affect a person's thoughts, feelings, and behavior
She sought therapy to address her psychological problems after the accident.
Ela procurou terapia para resolver seus problemas psicológicos após o acidente.
2. Disorders or conditions affecting mental well-being, such as anxiety, depression, or trauma
The clinic specializes in treating various psychological problems in adolescents.
A clínica se especializa no tratamento de vários problemas psicológicos em adolescentes.
In Brazil, there has been increasing awareness and destigmatization of mental health issues. The term 'problemas psicológicos' is now widely used in healthcare, educational, and casual contexts. In the USA, there is greater emphasis on professional mental health treatment and therapy, while in Brazil, discussion of psychological problems is becoming more common but still carries some stigma in certain social circles. Portuguese uses 'perturbações psicológicas' more formally in clinical settings.
NYC Slang
mental health issues / head stuff / emotional baggage
Synonyms / Sinônimos
mental health issuesemotional problemspsychological disordersmental disorderspsychiatric problems
Antonyms / Antônimos
mental healthpsychological well-beingemotional stability

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
problemas psicológicos
Standard and widely used term across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
problemas psicológicos / transtornos emocionais
Both terms are commonly used in clinical and casual contexts
São Paulo
problemas psicológicos / questões emocionais
More formal usage in professional settings
Portugal
problemas psicológicos / perturbações psicológicas
Portuguese prefers 'perturbações' in clinical contexts

Related Words

therapymental healthpsychiatrypsychologyanxietydepressiontrauma

Related Idioms & Phrases

work through psychological problems
deal with psychological problems
overcome psychological problems
tem problema na cabeça (literally: has a problem in the head)
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