1. Depression: A mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities. Symptoms may include changes in appetite, sleep disturbances, fatigue, and thoughts of self-harm.
2. Anxiety disorders: A group of disorders characterized by excessive and uncontrollable worry, fear, or panic. Common types include generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and phobias.
3. Schizophrenia: A severe mental disorder characterized by disturbances in thinking, perception, emotions, and behavior. Symptoms may include hallucinations, delusions, disorganized speech, and impaired cognitive function.
4. Bipolar disorder: A mood disorder characterized by episodes of mania (elevated mood, increased energy, and impulsivity) and depression. Individuals with bipolar disorder may experience extreme mood swings that can interfere with daily functioning.
5. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): A mental disorder characterized by intrusive, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or rituals (compulsions) performed to alleviate anxiety. Individuals with OCD may feel compelled to engage in these rituals despite knowing they are irrational.
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1. Anxiety Disorders: Characterized by excessive and persistent worry, fear, and avoidance of specific situations or objects. Examples include generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and social anxiety disorder.
2. Mood Disorders: Disturbances in mood that may include depression, mania, or hypomania. Major depressive disorder is characterized by persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities, while bipolar disorder involves alternating episodes of mania and depression.
3. Psychotic Disorders: Characterized by a loss of contact with reality. Schizophrenia is a severe psychotic disorder that involves hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking.
4. Dissociative Disorders: Involve disruptions or alterations in identity, memory, or consciousness. Dissociative identity disorder is characterized by multiple distinct identities or personality states that control behavior.
5. Personality Disorders: Enduring patterns of inflexible and maladaptive behaviors that cause significant impairment in functioning. Borderline personality disorder is characterized by instability in relationships, emotions, and self-image. Antisocial personality disorder involves a lack of empathy and disregard for others' rights.