Mental disorders
Mental Disorders
Mental disorders or mental illnesses are a wide range of conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behavior. They can be occasional or long-lasting (chronic). They can affect your ability to relate to others and function each day.
Pronunciation
Mental: /ˈmɛntəl/ Disorders: /dɪˈsɔːrdər/
Etymology
The term "mental" comes from the Latin word "mens" which means "mind". The term "disorder" comes from the Old French "desordre" which means "lack of order".
Types of Mental Disorders
There are many different types of mental disorders, including:
- Depression: A common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act.
- Anxiety disorders: A group of mental disorders characterized by significant feelings of anxiety and fear.
- Bipolar disorder: A disorder associated with episodes of mood swings ranging from depressive lows to manic highs.
- Schizophrenia: A serious mental disorder in which people interpret reality abnormally.
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): A disorder characterized by unreasonable thoughts and fears (obsessions) that lead to compulsive behaviors.
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): A disorder characterized by failure to recover after experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event.
Diagnosis and Treatment
Diagnosis of mental disorders involves assessing symptoms through interviews, psychological testing, and medical testing. Treatment varies and may include psychotherapy, medication, or both. In some cases, hospitalization may be needed.
See Also
References
External Links
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mental disorders
- Wikipedia's article - Mental disorders
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