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Psychiatric Disorders |
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Mental Disorders |
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<h3>What are mental disorders?</h3> <p>Mental disorders (or mental illnesses) are conditions that affect your thinking, feeling, mood, and behavior. They may be occasional or long-lasting (chronic). They can affect your ability to relate to others and function each day.</p> <h3>What are some types of mental disorders?</h3> <p>There are many different types of mental disorders. Some common ones include:</p><ul> <li><a href="https://medlineplus.gov/anxiety.html">Anxiety disorders</a>, including <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/panicdisorder.html">panic disorder</a>, <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/obsessivecompulsivedisorder.html">obsessive-compulsive disorder</a>, and <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/phobias.html">phobias</a></li> <li><a href="https://medlineplus.gov/depression.html">Depression</a>, <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/bipolardisorder.html">bipolar disorder</a>, and other <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/mooddisorders.html">mood disorders</a></li> <li><a href="https://medlineplus.gov/eatingdisorders.html">Eating disorders</a></li> <li><a href="https://medlineplus.gov/personalitydisorders.html">Personality disorders</a></li> <li><a href="https://medlineplus.gov/posttraumaticstressdisorder.html">Post-traumatic stress disorder</a></li> <li><a href="https://medlineplus.gov/psychoticdisorders.html">Psychotic disorders</a>, including <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/schizophrenia.html">schizophrenia</a></li> </ul> <h3>What causes mental disorders?</h3> <p>There is no single cause for mental illness. A number of factors can contribute to risk for mental illness, such as:</p><ul> <li>Your genes and family history</li> <li>Your life experiences, such as stress or a history of abuse, especially if they happen in childhood</li> <li>Biological factors such as chemical imbalances in the brain</li> <li>A <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/traumaticbraininjury.html">traumatic brain injury</a></li> <li>A mother's exposure to <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/infectionsandpregnancy.html">viruses</a> or <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/reproductivehazards.html">toxic chemicals</a> while pregnant</li> <li>Use of <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/alcohol.html">alcohol</a> or <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/druguseandaddiction.html">recreational drugs</a></li> <li>Having a serious medical condition like cancer</li> <li>Having few friends, and feeling lonely or isolated</li> </ul> <p>Mental disorders are not caused by character flaws. They have nothing to do with being lazy or weak.</p> <h3>Who is at risk for mental disorders?</h3> <p>Mental disorders are common. More than half of all Americans will be diagnosed with a mental disorder at some time in their life.</p> <h3>How are mental disorders diagnosed?</h3> <p>The steps to getting a diagnosis include:</p><ul> <li>A medical history</li> <li>A physical exam and possibly lab tests, if your provider thinks that other medical conditions could be causing your symptoms</li> <li>A <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/mental-health-screening/">psychological evaluation</a>. You will answer questions about your thinking, feelings, and behaviors.</li> </ul> <h3>What are the treatments for mental disorders?</h3> <p>Treatment depends on which mental disorder you have and how serious it is. You and your provider will work on a treatment plan just for you. It usually involves some type of therapy. You may also take medicines. Some people also need social support and education on managing their condition.</p> <p>In some cases, you may need more intensive treatment. You may need to go to a psychiatric hospital. This could be because your mental illness is severe. Or it could be because you are at risk of hurting yourself or someone else. In the hospital, you will get counseling, group discussions, and activities with mental health professionals and other patients.</p> |
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Mental Disorders Mental illness |
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C0004936 |
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11/02/2010 |
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What are mental disorders?Mental disorders (or mental illnesses) are conditions that affect your thinking, feeling, mood, and behavior. They may be occasional or long-lasting (chronic). They can affect your ability to relate to others and function each day. What are some types of mental disorders?There are many different types of mental disorders. Some common ones include:
What causes mental disorders?There is no single cause for mental illness. A number of factors can contribute to risk for mental illness, such as:
Mental disorders are not caused by character flaws. They have nothing to do with being lazy or weak. Who is at risk for mental disorders?Mental disorders are common. More than half of all Americans will be diagnosed with a mental disorder at some time in their life. How are mental disorders diagnosed?The steps to getting a diagnosis include:
What are the treatments for mental disorders?Treatment depends on which mental disorder you have and how serious it is. You and your provider will work on a treatment plan just for you. It usually involves some type of therapy. You may also take medicines. Some people also need social support and education on managing their condition. In some cases, you may need more intensive treatment. You may need to go to a psychiatric hospital. This could be because your mental illness is severe. Or it could be because you are at risk of hurting yourself or someone else. In the hospital, you will get counseling, group discussions, and activities with mental health professionals and other patients. |
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Spanish https://medlineplus.gov/spanish/mentaldisorders.html |
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National Institute of Mental Health http://www.nimh.nih.gov/ |
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C0004936 |
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Psychiatric Disorders |
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http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0011570 http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0031212 http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0030662 http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0038661 http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0005586 http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0028768 http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0025353 http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0036341 http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0038436 http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0424366 http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0013473 http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C1456644 http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0030319 http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0003467 http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0011206 http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C1456718 http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0525045 |
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Mental disorders (also called mental illness) include a wide range of problems. There are many causes. Learn more about what can help.https://medlineplus.gov/mentaldisorders.html |
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