Psychiatry and Psychology

Identity Crisis

Chaotic concept of self wherein one's role in life appears to be an insoluble dilemma often expressed by isolation, withdrawal, rebellion and extremism.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Chaotic concept of self wherein one's role in life appears to be an insoluble dilemma often expressed by isolation, withdrawal, rebellion and extremism.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Crises, Identity
  • Crisis, Identity
  • Identity Crises

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History Note

1973(1971)

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Previous Indexing

  • Defense Mechanisms (1966-1967)
  • Identification (Psychology) (1968-1970)
  • Self Concept (1966-1970)

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  1. F01.752w.747w.423w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Identity Crisis. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D007063. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D007063
  2. Identity Crisis. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Identity_crisis
  3. Identity Crisis. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3354876