A disorder that can cause psychological and behavioral disturbances with varying severities. It can impair your ability to think, feel, or interact with others. There are many mental health disorders. Some examples are:
Mood Disorder (Depression)
it is a form of a mental disorder and is very common. It causes the sufferer to feel depressed, sad, hopeless, etc. for a length of time that can range from weeks to years. There are many types of depression such as postpartum depression and Seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
There isn’t one single cause of depression but it is believed to be caused by a combination of factors. Some of these factors are thought to include:
•Chemical imbalances in the brain
•Family history or genetics
•Hormonal problems. This includes low thyroid levels, PMS, and menopause.
•Other mental health disorders (such as anxiety or substance abuse disorders)
•Personal loss
Kleptomania
It is a mental disorder. It causes the sufferer to feel an overwhelming desire to steal things they do not need. They often are stealing things that have little or no value, but there are cases where people with kleptomania will steal objects that belong to other people (such as money or jewelry).
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
it is a form of depression. It causes the sufferer to feel depressed during particular times of the year, most commonly winter months.
There isn’t one single cause of Seasonal affective disorder but it is believed to be caused by a combination of factors. Some of these factors are thought to include:
•Low levels of sunlight exposure
•Family history or genetics
•Hormonal problems. This includes low thyroid levels, PMS, and menopause.
•Other mental health disorders (such as anxiety or substance abuse disorders)
•Personal loss
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
It is a mental disorder caused by the sufferer having lived through or witnessed an extremely traumatic event. It causes them to re-live the events of that day, over and over again. They may also be having nightmares about it and/or experience anxiety or mood swings.
There isn’t one single cause of PTSD but it is believed to be caused by a combination of factors. Some of these factors are thought to include:
•Chemical imbalances in the brain
•Family history or genetics
•Hormonal problems. This includes low thyroid levels, PMS, and menopause.
•Other mental health disorders (such as anxiety or substance abuse disorders)
•Personal loss and exposure to the traumatic event
Anxiety Disorder
It is a mental disorder. It causes the sufferer to feel excessive fear, worry, and uneasiness. There are many types of anxiety disorders such as social phobia (which causes them to be extremely shy), Specific phobias (which cause them to have an extreme fear of something specific), panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
There isn’t one single cause of anxiety but it is believed to be caused by a combination of factors. Some of these factors are thought to include:
•Chemical imbalances in the brain
•Family history or genetics
•Hormonal problems. This includes low thyroid levels, PMS, and menopause.
•Other mental health disorders (such as depression or substance abuse disorder)
•Personal loss or exposure to traumatic events
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
It is a mental disorder that causes the sufferer to have trouble staying focused on tasks. They may also have trouble sitting still, may often be fidgeting, and/or daydream a lot.
There isn’t one single cause of ADHD but it is believed to be caused by a combination of factors. Some of these factors are thought to include:
•Chemical imbalances in the brain
•Family history or genetics
•Hormonal problems. This includes low thyroid levels, PMS, and menopause.
•Other mental health disorders (such as depression or substance abuse disorder)
•Personal loss or exposure to traumatic events
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
It is a mental disorder that causes the sufferer to feel an overwhelming desire to do things over and over again. It causes them to follow certain routines and/or have particular patterns of behavior. There are often when their thoughts and behaviors cause them a lot of distress and/or interfere with their daily functioning.
There isn’t one single cause of OCD but it is believed to be caused by a combination of factors. Some of these factors are thought to include:
•Chemical imbalances in the brain
•Family history or genetics
•Hormonal problems. This includes low thyroid levels, PMS, and menopause.
•Other mental health disorders (such as anxiety or depression)
•Personal loss or exposure to traumatic events
