The 7 Main Mental Disorders

1. Anxiety Disorders

Overview: Characterized by excessive fear or worry, including generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and phobias.

2. Mood Disorders

Overview: Includes disorders that affect mood, such as depression and bipolar disorder.

3. Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders

Overview: Involves distorted thinking and awareness, such as hallucinations and delusions.

4. Eating Disorders

Overview: Includes anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder.

5. Personality Disorders

Overview: Patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience that deviate significantly from the expectations of the individual's culture, such as borderline personality disorder and antisocial personality disorder.

6. Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

Overview: Includes obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and related conditions like hoarding disorder.

7. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Overview: Develops after exposure to a traumatic event, leading to severe anxiety, flashbacks, and intrusive memories.

Conclusion

Understanding these main mental disorders helps in recognizing symptoms and seeking appropriate treatment. Early intervention and professional support are crucial for managing these conditions effectively.

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At Moriel Mental Health (MMH), we offer comprehensive mental health services to address these and other mental health conditions. Our experienced therapists are here to support you. Contact us to book an appointment. We work throughout California and are dedicated to your well-being.