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Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
A mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness,hopelessness, and a lack of interest in previously enjoyable activities.
Bipolar Disorder
A mental health condition marked by extreme mood swings, including manic and depressive episodes.
Manic Episodes
Increased energy, euphoria, reduced need for sleep,grandiosity, impulsive behavior, racing thoughts.
Depressive Episodes
Similar to MDD symptoms, including sadness,hopelessness, and loss of interest.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
A chronic disorder characterized by excessive, uncontrollable worry about various aspects of life.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
A mental health disorder characterized by unwanted, intrusive thoughts(obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) performed to reduce anxiety
Obsessions
Fears of contamination, harm, or losing control; intrusive thoughts that cause significant anxiety.
Compulsions
Ritualistic behaviors such as excessive cleaning, checking,counting, or organizing to alleviate anxiety.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
A mental health disorder triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, characterized by flashbacks, avoidance, and heightened arousal.
Schizophrenia
A severe mental disorder characterized by distortions in thinking, perception,emotions, language, and sense of self.
Positive Symptoms
Hallucinations (hearing voices), delusions (false beliefs), and disorganized thinking.
Negative Symptoms
Lack of motivation, emotional flatness, and social withdrawal.
Cognitive Symptoms
Impaired memory, attention, and decision-making
Eating Disorders
Serious mental health disorders characterized by unhealthy eating behaviors and preoccupation with body image.
Anorexia Nervosa
Extreme restriction of food intake, intense fear of gaining weight, distorted body image
Bulimia Nervosa
Binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors such as purging, excessive exercise, or fasting.
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity
Genetic Factors
Hereditary predisposition; often runs in families.
Neurobiological Factors
Differences in brain structure and function, particularly in areas related to attention and impulse control
Environmental Factors
Prenatal exposure to tobacco or alcohol, lead exposure, and early childhood trauma.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
A developmental disorder that affects communication, behavior, and social interaction.
Substance Use Disorders
Disorders characterized by the harmful use of psychoactive substances leading to significant impairment or distress.
Panic Disorder
A type of anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent, unexpected panicattacks.
Social Anxiety Disorder
An intense fear of social situations that may lead to embarrassment or humiliation.
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
A personality disorder characterized by unstable moods, behavior, andrelationships.
Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)
A severe dissociative disorder characterized by the presence of two or moredistinct personality states or identities.
Specific Phobias
Intense, irrational fears of specific objects or situations, leading to avoidancebehavior.
