Mental disturbance
Mental Disturbance
A Mental Disturbance is a term that encompasses a wide range of mental health conditions — disorders that affect your mood, thinking and behavior. Examples of mental disturbances include depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, eating disorders and addictive behaviors.
Definition[edit | edit source]
Mental disturbances are health conditions involving changes in emotion, thinking or behavior (or a combination of these). They are associated with distress and/or problems functioning in social, work or family activities.
Types of Mental Disturbances[edit | edit source]
There are several types of mental disturbances, including:
- Mood disorders: These include disorders such as major depression, dysthymia, and bipolar disorder.
- Anxiety disorders: Examples include generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and social anxiety disorder.
- Psychotic disorders: These include disorders such as schizophrenia and delusional disorder.
- Eating disorders: These include disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder.
- Addictive behaviors: These include disorders such as drug addiction, alcohol addiction, and gambling addiction.
Causes[edit | edit source]
Mental disturbances can be caused by a variety of factors, including:
- Genetics: Some mental disturbances may be passed on from parents to their children.
- Environment: Factors such as stress, abuse, or a traumatic event may contribute to the development of some mental disturbances.
- Brain chemistry: Imbalances in the chemicals that the brain uses to communicate can also cause some mental disturbances.
Treatment[edit | edit source]
Treatment for mental disturbances usually involves a combination of medication, therapy, and self-care. One or more types of treatment may be recommended, depending on the nature of the mental disturbance.
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