Understanding mental health, one condition at a time
Recognise the signs, understand what causes them, and learn what recovery looks like — in plain, respectful language.
Medical disclaimer: This information is for education only. It follows general clinical consensus and is not a substitute for personal medical advice. Please consult a qualified psychiatrist for diagnosis and treatment.
Neurodevelopmental
(2)ADHD
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects how you pay attention, sit still, and control your behavior. It occurs in children and teens and can continue into adulthood. While some children with ADHD may outgrow their symptoms, many adults continue to experience challenges that interfere with daily functioning. ADHD is characterized by a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity.
Autism Spectrum
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that affects how a person perceives and socializes with others, causing problems in social interaction and communication. The disorder also includes limited and repetitive patterns of behavior. The term "spectrum" refers to the wide range of symptoms and severity. ASD begins in early childhood and eventually causes problems functioning in society — socially, in school and at work.
Anxiety & OCD
(2)Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety is a normal, expected reaction to stress. However, anxiety disorders involve more than temporary worry or fear. For a person with an anxiety disorder, the anxiety does not go away and can get worse over time. The symptoms can interfere with daily activities such as job performance, school work, and relationships. There are several types of anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and various phobia-related disorders.
OCD
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) features a pattern of unwanted thoughts and fears (obsessions) that lead you to do repetitive behaviors (compulsions). These obsessions and compulsions interfere with daily activities and cause significant distress. You may try to ignore or stop your obsessions, but that only increases your distress and anxiety. Ultimately, you feel driven to perform compulsive acts to try to ease your stress.
Mood & Depression
(2)Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder (formerly called manic-depressive illness) is a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression). When you become depressed, you may feel sad or hopeless and lose interest in most activities. When your mood shifts to mania or hypomania, you may feel euphoric, full of energy or unusually irritable. These mood swings can affect sleep, energy, activity, judgment, behavior and the ability to think clearly.
Depression
Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think, and how you act. It is distinct from usual mood fluctuations and short-lived emotional responses to challenges in everyday life. When long-lasting and with moderate or severe intensity, depression may become a serious health condition, causing the affected person to suffer greatly and function poorly at work, at school, and in the family.
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