Common Psychiatric Disorders
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Unlike normal worries, anxiety related to GAD is not triggered by a specific event. These worries do not fade or get better with time.
Social Anxiety Disorder
People with social anxiety disorder worry that other people are judging or criticizing them for how they look, what they say, or how they act.
Bipolar Affective Disorder
Bipolar disorder causes serious shifts in mood, energy, thinking, and behavior—from the highs of mania on one extreme, to the lows of depression on the other.
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that can occur after a traumatic event, such as a threat to life, serious injury, or sexual violence
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
The key features of OCD are obsessions and compulsions. Most people have bothbut for some it may seem as though they have only one or the other.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorer
ADHD is a behavior disorder, usually first diagnosed in childhood, that is characterized by inattention, impulsivity, and, in some cases, hyperactivity.
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a serious psychiatric disorder that interferes with a person’s ability to think clearly, manage emotions, make decisions and relate to others.
Dementia (Alzheimer’s disease)
Dementia is a term used to describe a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking and social abilities severely enough to interfere with doing everyday activities .
Major Depressive Disorder
Most people go through periods of feeling down, but when you’re depressed you feel persistently sad for weeks or months, rather than just a few days.
Drug Abuse
Drug abuse can manifest in various forms, including binge drinking, misuse of prescription medications, and recreational use of illegal substances.
Personality Disorders
Personality disorders are mental health conditions that significantly affect how people think, feel, and behave.
Panic Disorder
People with panic disorder often live in fear of having more attacks, which can lead to significant changes in their behavior and lifestyle.