MENTAL HEALTH
Common mental health disorders
- Anxiety disorders
- Panic disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Mood disorders
- Schizophrenia disorders
FAQ
About Mental Health
No, mental illness is not a disease. A disease can be defined as a specific condition in the body that originates from a precise cause and has defined symptoms.
Heredity, and genetics are representative of one type of biological factor that contributes to mental illness. The precise cause of the mental illness is unknown, but it is believed that mental illness is caused by a mixture of genetic, mental, and environmental factors.
Currently, there are more than 200 identified mental health disorders. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is a tool used to classify and diagnose mental health disorders and includes more than 450 definitions.
Mental illness is generally caused by a mixture of genetic and environmental factors, so even if a particular mental illness runs in families, it does not necessarily mean that a person will get develop the condition if another family member has it.
Yes, addiction is classified as a mental health disorder. Addiction to drugs or alcohol has a long-term impact, interferes with a person’s daily functioning and produces symptoms that cause significant distress.