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| name = Monomania | |||
| image = [[File:La_Monomane_de_l'envie.jpg|250px]] | |||
| caption = ''La Monomane de l'envie'' by [[Théodore Géricault]] | |||
| field = [[Psychiatry]] | |||
| symptoms = Obsession with a single idea or subject | |||
| complications = May lead to [[delusion]]s or [[paranoia]] | |||
| onset = Typically [[adolescence]] or [[early adulthood]] | |||
| duration = Can be [[chronic (medicine)|chronic]] | |||
| causes = [[Psychological]] factors, [[neurological]] conditions | |||
| risks = [[Social isolation]], [[impaired functioning]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Clinical assessment]] | |||
| differential = [[Obsessive-compulsive disorder]], [[paranoid schizophrenia]] | |||
| treatment = [[Psychotherapy]], [[medication]] | |||
| prognosis = Varies; can improve with treatment | |||
| frequency = Rarely diagnosed in modern [[psychiatry]] | |||
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'''Monomania''' is a type of [[mental disorder]] characterized by an excessive preoccupation or obsession with a single thing, idea, or subject, to the exclusion of other thoughts, ideas, or activities. It is a form of [[mania]] that is focused, or "mono," on one specific thing. | '''Monomania''' is a type of [[mental disorder]] characterized by an excessive preoccupation or obsession with a single thing, idea, or subject, to the exclusion of other thoughts, ideas, or activities. It is a form of [[mania]] that is focused, or "mono," on one specific thing. | ||
Monomania is not currently recognized as a distinct disorder in the [[Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders]] (DSM-5), but it was included in earlier versions of the manual. Today, symptoms that might have been diagnosed as monomania may be classified under other disorders, such as [[obsessive-compulsive disorder]] (OCD), [[delusional disorder]], or [[personality disorders]]. | Monomania is not currently recognized as a distinct disorder in the [[Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders]] (DSM-5), but it was included in earlier versions of the manual. Today, symptoms that might have been diagnosed as monomania may be classified under other disorders, such as [[obsessive-compulsive disorder]] (OCD), [[delusional disorder]], or [[personality disorders]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The term "monomania" was first used in the early 19th century by French psychiatrist [[Jean-Étienne Dominique Esquirol]]. Esquirol described monomania as a form of partial insanity, in which a person has a single pathological preoccupation, but otherwise has a sound mind. | |||
The term "monomania" was first used in the early 19th century by French psychiatrist [[Jean- | |||
==Symptoms== | ==Symptoms== | ||
The primary symptom of monomania is an intense and persistent preoccupation with a single idea, subject, or activity. This preoccupation is not merely a strong interest or passion, but a pathological obsession that interferes with the person's ability to think about or do anything else. | The primary symptom of monomania is an intense and persistent preoccupation with a single idea, subject, or activity. This preoccupation is not merely a strong interest or passion, but a pathological obsession that interferes with the person's ability to think about or do anything else. | ||
==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
Diagnosis of monomania is based on the person's symptoms and behavior. The person must have a single, persistent preoccupation that interferes with their ability to function normally. This preoccupation must not be better explained by another mental disorder, such as OCD or a delusional disorder. | Diagnosis of monomania is based on the person's symptoms and behavior. The person must have a single, persistent preoccupation that interferes with their ability to function normally. This preoccupation must not be better explained by another mental disorder, such as OCD or a delusional disorder. | ||
==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
Treatment for monomania typically involves psychotherapy, such as [[cognitive-behavioral therapy]] (CBT), to help the person manage their symptoms and reduce their preoccupation. In some cases, medication may also be used. | Treatment for monomania typically involves psychotherapy, such as [[cognitive-behavioral therapy]] (CBT), to help the person manage their symptoms and reduce their preoccupation. In some cases, medication may also be used. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Obsessive-compulsive disorder]] | * [[Obsessive-compulsive disorder]] | ||
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* [[Personality disorders]] | * [[Personality disorders]] | ||
* [[Mania]] | * [[Mania]] | ||
[[Category:Mental disorders]] | [[Category:Mental disorders]] | ||
[[Category:Psychiatry]] | [[Category:Psychiatry]] | ||
[[Category:Psychology]] | [[Category:Psychology]] | ||
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| Monomania | |
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| Synonyms | N/A |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Obsession with a single idea or subject |
| Complications | May lead to delusions or paranoia |
| Onset | Typically adolescence or early adulthood |
| Duration | Can be chronic |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Psychological factors, neurological conditions |
| Risks | Social isolation, impaired functioning |
| Diagnosis | Clinical assessment |
| Differential diagnosis | Obsessive-compulsive disorder, paranoid schizophrenia |
| Prevention | N/A |
| Treatment | Psychotherapy, medication |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | Varies; can improve with treatment |
| Frequency | Rarely diagnosed in modern psychiatry |
| Deaths | N/A |
Monomania is a type of mental disorder characterized by an excessive preoccupation or obsession with a single thing, idea, or subject, to the exclusion of other thoughts, ideas, or activities. It is a form of mania that is focused, or "mono," on one specific thing.
Monomania is not currently recognized as a distinct disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), but it was included in earlier versions of the manual. Today, symptoms that might have been diagnosed as monomania may be classified under other disorders, such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), delusional disorder, or personality disorders.
History[edit]
The term "monomania" was first used in the early 19th century by French psychiatrist Jean-Étienne Dominique Esquirol. Esquirol described monomania as a form of partial insanity, in which a person has a single pathological preoccupation, but otherwise has a sound mind.
Symptoms[edit]
The primary symptom of monomania is an intense and persistent preoccupation with a single idea, subject, or activity. This preoccupation is not merely a strong interest or passion, but a pathological obsession that interferes with the person's ability to think about or do anything else.
Diagnosis[edit]
Diagnosis of monomania is based on the person's symptoms and behavior. The person must have a single, persistent preoccupation that interferes with their ability to function normally. This preoccupation must not be better explained by another mental disorder, such as OCD or a delusional disorder.
Treatment[edit]
Treatment for monomania typically involves psychotherapy, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), to help the person manage their symptoms and reduce their preoccupation. In some cases, medication may also be used.
