Mental disorder
Also called: mental illness
Overview
A wide range of conditions that affect mood, thinking and behaviour.
MOST COMMON TYPES
Clinical depression
A mental health disorder characterised by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.
Anxiety disorder
A mental health disorder characterised by feelings of worry, anxiety or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one's daily activities.
Bipolar disorder
A disorder associated with episodes of mood swings ranging from depressive lows to manic highs.
Dementia
A group of thinking and social symptoms that interferes with daily functioning.
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
A chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity and impulsiveness.
Schizophrenia
A disorder that affects a person's ability to think, feel and behave clearly.
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
Excessive thoughts (obsessions) that lead to repetitive behaviours (compulsions).
Autism
A serious developmental disorder that impairs the ability to communicate and interact.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
A disorder characterised by failure to recover after experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event.
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