Mental Illness... What Causes it? || Man Ta1k 133

What are some effects of mental health illness?

Symptoms vary widely and may affect mood, thinking, and the ability to interact with others.

Most common types

Clinical depression

The persistent feeling of sadness or loss of interest that characterizes major depression can lead to a range of behavioral and physical symptoms. These may include changes in sleep, appetite, energy level, concentration, daily behavior, or self-esteem. Depression can also be associated with thoughts of suicide.

Anxiety disorder

Symptoms include stress that's out of proportion to the impact of the event, inability to set aside a worry, and restlessness.

Bipolar disorder

Manic episodes may include symptoms such as high energy, reduced need for sleep, and loss of touch with reality. Depressive episodes may include symptoms such as low energy, low motivation, and loss of interest in daily activities. Mood episodes last days to months at a time and may also be associated with suicidal thoughts.

Dementia

Symptoms include forgetfulness, limited social skills, and thinking abilities so impaired that it interferes with daily functioning.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Symptoms include limited attention and hyperactivity.

Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is characterized by thoughts or experiences that seem out of touch with reality, disorganized speech or behavior, and decreased participation in daily activities. Difficulty with concentration and memory may also be present.

Obsessive compulsive disorder

OCD often centers on themes such as a fear of germs or the need to arrange objects in a specific manner. Symptoms usually begin gradually and vary throughout life.

Post traumatic stress disorder

Symptoms may include nightmares or unwanted memories of the trauma, avoidance of situations that bring back memories of the trauma, heightened