Mental Disorders

1. Definition Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a common and chronic mental health disorder characterized by recurring, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and/or repetitive behaviors (compulsions). Individuals with OCD may feel driven to perform compulsive acts to try to ease their stress or anxiety. Despite efforts to ignore or get rid of bothersome thoughts or urges, they return, […]

1. Definition Schizophrenia is a severe and chronic mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. People with schizophrenia may seem like they have lost touch with reality, which can be distressing for them and for those around them. It is one of the most complex and least understood mental disorders. 2. […]

1. Definition Bipolar I Disorder is a type of bipolar spectrum disorder characterized by the occurrence of at least one manic episode in the lifetime of the individual. These manic episodes may be preceded or followed by hypomanic or major depressive episodes, although depression is not required for the diagnosis. Bipolar I is differentiated from […]

1. Definition Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a mental health condition characterized by persistent and excessive worry about various aspects of daily life. Unlike normal anxiety that may arise from specific situations, GAD causes individuals to worry intensely about everyday matters, often anticipating disaster and being overly concerned about health, money, family, work, or other […]

1. Definition: Depression, officially known as major depressive disorder or clinical depression, is a prevalent yet serious mood disorder that significantly affects how individuals feel, think, and manage daily activities. For a diagnosis of depression, symptoms must persist for at least two weeks. 2. Prevalence: Depression affects individuals across all demographic boundaries, including all ages, […]