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| name                    = Mental disorder
| image                  = [[File:The_prevalence_of_mental_illness_is_higher_in_more_unequal_rich_countries.jpg|250px]]
| alt                    =
| caption                = Prevalence of mental illness in relation to economic inequality
| field                  = [[Psychiatry]]
| symptoms                = Changes in mood, personality, personal habits, and/or social withdrawal
| complications          = [[Disability]], [[suicide]], [[homelessness]], [[substance abuse]]
| onset                  = Typically in [[adolescence]] or [[early adulthood]]
| duration                = Can be short-term or long-term
| types                  = [[Anxiety disorders]], [[mood disorders]], [[psychotic disorders]], [[eating disorders]], [[personality disorders]]
| causes                  = [[Genetic]], [[environmental]], [[biological]], [[psychological]]
| risks                  = [[Family history]], [[stress]], [[trauma]], [[substance abuse]]
| diagnosis              = [[Clinical assessment]], [[DSM-5]], [[ICD-10]]
| differential            = [[Neurological disorders]], [[substance-related disorders]], [[medical conditions]]
| prevention              = [[Early intervention]], [[psychotherapy]], [[lifestyle changes]]
| treatment              = [[Psychotherapy]], [[medication]], [[supportive care]]
| medication              = [[Antidepressants]], [[antipsychotics]], [[anxiolytics]]
| prognosis              = Varies by condition and treatment
| frequency              = Common; affects millions worldwide
| deaths                  = Significant contributor to [[disability-adjusted life years]]
}}
A [[mind|mental]] condition marked primarily by disorganization of [[personality]], [[mind]], and [[emotions]] that seriously impairs the psychological or behavioral functioning of the individual.  
A [[mind|mental]] condition marked primarily by disorganization of [[personality]], [[mind]], and [[emotions]] that seriously impairs the psychological or behavioral functioning of the individual.  
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==Other names==
==Other names==
This is sometimes referred to as a [[mental health]] condition.  
This is sometimes referred to as a [[mental health]] condition.  
== Definition ==
== Definition ==
A mental disorder can be defined as a syndrome characterized by clinically significant disturbance in an individual's cognition, emotional regulation, or behavior that reflects a dysfunction in the psychological, biological, or developmental processes underlying mental functioning<ref>{{Cite web|title=DSM-5|url=https://www.psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/practice/dsm}}</ref>. Mental disorders are typically associated with significant distress or disability in social, occupational, or other important activities.
A mental disorder can be defined as a syndrome characterized by clinically significant disturbance in an individual's cognition, emotional regulation, or behavior that reflects a dysfunction in the psychological, biological, or developmental processes underlying mental functioning<ref>{{Cite web|title=DSM-5|url=https://www.psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/practice/dsm}}</ref>. Mental disorders are typically associated with significant distress or disability in social, occupational, or other important activities.
== Types of Mental Disorders ==
== Types of Mental Disorders ==
There is a wide range of mental disorders, each with its own set of symptoms, severity, and impact on daily functioning. Some common types of mental disorders include:
There is a wide range of mental disorders, each with its own set of symptoms, severity, and impact on daily functioning. Some common types of mental disorders include:
* [[Addiction]]
* [[Addiction]]
* [[Depression]]
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* [[Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)]]
* [[Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)]]
== Diagnosis and Treatment ==
== Diagnosis and Treatment ==
The process of diagnosing a mental disorder typically involves a comprehensive evaluation by a mental health professional, such as a psychiatrist or psychologist. This may include a clinical interview, psychological testing, and consultation with other healthcare providers. The [[Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=DSM-5|url=https://www.psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/practice/dsm}}</ref> and the [[International Classification of Diseases (ICD)]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=ICD-11|url=https://www.who.int/classifications/icd/en/}}</ref> are two widely-used diagnostic systems that classify mental disorders based on specific criteria.
The process of diagnosing a mental disorder typically involves a comprehensive evaluation by a mental health professional, such as a psychiatrist or psychologist. This may include a clinical interview, psychological testing, and consultation with other healthcare providers. The [[Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=DSM-5|url=https://www.psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/practice/dsm}}</ref> and the [[International Classification of Diseases (ICD)]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=ICD-11|url=https://www.who.int/classifications/icd/en/}}</ref> are two widely-used diagnostic systems that classify mental disorders based on specific criteria.
Treatment for mental disorders varies depending on the specific condition and individual needs. Common treatment approaches include:
Treatment for mental disorders varies depending on the specific condition and individual needs. Common treatment approaches include:
* [[Psychotherapy]]
* [[Psychotherapy]]
* [[Pharmacotherapy]]
* [[Pharmacotherapy]]
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* [[Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)]]
* [[Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)]]
* [[Lifestyle modifications]]
* [[Lifestyle modifications]]
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== References ==
== References ==
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Mental disorder
Synonyms N/A
Pronounce N/A
Specialty N/A
Symptoms Changes in mood, personality, personal habits, and/or social withdrawal
Complications Disability, suicide, homelessness, substance abuse
Onset Typically in adolescence or early adulthood
Duration Can be short-term or long-term
Types Anxiety disorders, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders
Causes Genetic, environmental, biological, psychological
Risks Family history, stress, trauma, substance abuse
Diagnosis Clinical assessment, DSM-5, ICD-10
Differential diagnosis Neurological disorders, substance-related disorders, medical conditions
Prevention Early intervention, psychotherapy, lifestyle changes
Treatment Psychotherapy, medication, supportive care
Medication Antidepressants, antipsychotics, anxiolytics
Prognosis Varies by condition and treatment
Frequency Common; affects millions worldwide
Deaths Significant contributor to disability-adjusted life years


A mental condition marked primarily by disorganization of personality, mind, and emotions that seriously impairs the psychological or behavioral functioning of the individual.

Other names[edit]

This is sometimes referred to as a mental health condition.

Definition[edit]

A mental disorder can be defined as a syndrome characterized by clinically significant disturbance in an individual's cognition, emotional regulation, or behavior that reflects a dysfunction in the psychological, biological, or developmental processes underlying mental functioning<ref>

DSM-5(link). {{{website}}}.




</ref>. Mental disorders are typically associated with significant distress or disability in social, occupational, or other important activities.

Types of Mental Disorders[edit]

There is a wide range of mental disorders, each with its own set of symptoms, severity, and impact on daily functioning. Some common types of mental disorders include:

Diagnosis and Treatment[edit]

The process of diagnosing a mental disorder typically involves a comprehensive evaluation by a mental health professional, such as a psychiatrist or psychologist. This may include a clinical interview, psychological testing, and consultation with other healthcare providers. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)<ref>

DSM-5(link). {{{website}}}.




</ref> and the International Classification of Diseases (ICD)<ref>

ICD-11(link). {{{website}}}.




</ref> are two widely-used diagnostic systems that classify mental disorders based on specific criteria. Treatment for mental disorders varies depending on the specific condition and individual needs. Common treatment approaches include:

Gallery[edit]

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