Psychiatric Disorders Glossary

noun a person who has a sexual attraction to corpses

• The police discovered evidence that pointed towards the suspect being a necrophiliac.
• I heard a rumor that the new guy at work might be a necrophiliac.
• Dude, that guy gives me major necrophiliac vibes.
• Her obsession with old books borders on necrophiliac, she just can't get enough of them.

adjective relating to, characterized by, or affected with psychosis

• The patient exhibited psychotic behavior and was immediately referred to a mental health professional.
• I heard that guy down the street is a bit psychotic, so I try to avoid him.
• She's acting all psychotic lately, I think she needs to chill out.
• The political atmosphere in the country was becoming increasingly psychotic, with extreme views dominating the discourse.

noun a state of mental illness or disturbance

• The psychologist diagnosed him with a sick mind due to his disturbing thoughts and behaviors.
• I can't believe he said that, he must have a sick mind.
• She's always spreading rumors, she must have a sick mind.
• His obsession with power and control shows he has a sick mind.

adjective relating to or causing depression

• The research study aimed to investigate the depressogenic effects of social media on young adults.
• I heard that too much screen time can be depressogenic for some people.
• Dude, scrolling through Instagram all day is so depressogenic, it's not good for your mental health.
• The dark clouds looming overhead seemed almost depressogenic, casting a shadow over the entire town.