Mental health disorders affect millions of people worldwide, impacting their ability to lead fulfilling lives.

Understanding these conditions can help reduce stigma and promote better support and treatment for those affected. Here are some of the most common mental health disorders

•     Depression: Characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest in activities, and various physical and emotional problems.

•     Anxiety Disorders: Includes disorders such as generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder, and social anxiety disorder, marked by excessive fear or worry.

•     Bipolar Disorder: Involves episodes of mood swings ranging from depressive lows to manic highs.

•     Schizophrenia: A severe mental disorder where individuals may experience delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized thinking.

•     Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Characterized by unwanted and intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions).

•     Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Occurs after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, leading to flashbacks, severe anxiety, and uncontrollable thoughts about the event.

•     Eating Disorders: Includes anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder, which involve extreme behaviors related to food and body image.

•     Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Affects both children and adults, characterized by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.

•     Personality Disorders: Includes conditions like borderline personality disorder, antisocial personality disorder, and narcissistic personality disorder, which involve unhealthy patterns of thinking, functioning, and behaving.

•     Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): A developmental disorder affecting communication and behavior, often characterized by difficulties in social interactions and repetitive behaviors.

•     Dementia: A group of conditions characterized by impairment of at least two brain functions, such as memory loss and judgment.