Schizophrenia is a complex mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. It involves hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking, and challenges in social interactions and daily functioning.
Acute psychosis refers to a severe mental state where individuals may experience hallucinations, paranoia, confused thinking, and a detachment from reality, often requiring immediate medical attention.
Bipolar disorder, characterized by extreme mood swings between manic highs and depressive lows, affects mood, energy, and activity levels. Mania involves elevated moods, high energy, and impulsive behaviour.
Panic disorders involve recurrent and unexpected panic attacks, which are sudden episodes of intense fear or discomfort, accompanied by physical symptoms like rapid heartbeat, sweating, trembling, and feelings of impending doom.
Postpartum psychosis is a rare but severe mental health condition occurring after childbirth, involving hallucinations, delusions, and rapid mood swings. Postpartum depression, more common, leads to persistent feelings of sadness and anxiety after childbirth.
Dementia refers to a decline in cognitive abilities affecting memory, thinking, and behavior. Alzheimer's disease is a common form of dementia, progressively impacting memory and cognitive functions.
Autism spectrum disorder affects social communication and behavior, while attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) involves difficulties in focusing, impulse control, and hyperactivity.
Neuropsychiatric conditions encompass disorders affecting the brain and mental health, often linked to neurological factors impacting behavior, emotions, and cognitive functions.
Addictions to substances like alcohol, tobacco, or drugs lead to dependence, impacting physical and mental health, often requiring specialized interventions for recovery.
