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Mental disorders

Mental disorders can include different mental conditions that can affect a person’s thinking, perceptions, mood, or behaviours. For example, a person suffering from mental issues may experience depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, eating disorders, etc.

Some people experience different mental health issues from time to time. But things take a different direction when they find it difficult to cope with work, relationships, and other demands.

Aster Hospital is one of the best hospitals in the UAE. It has a good team of a psychiatrist.

What are the major types of mental disorders? 

Here is the list of common mental disorders: 

Depression

It is one of the common problems globally and is the primary cause of disability. According to reports, depression has affected 264 million people globally. Depression is characterized by the following:

  • Sadness
  • Loss of interest or pleasure 
  • Low self-esteem
  • Poor appetite
  • Tiredness
  • Poor concentration
  • Sleeping issues

 

Depression can be mild, moderate, and severe. Its symptoms can vary and can lead to an increased risk of suicidal thoughts or behaviours. Although the condition can be long-lasting, it can be treated through prevention programs, therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy or psychotherapy.

One shouldn’t hide their depression with their loved ones.

Anxiety disorders

Anxiety disorders include generalized anxiety disorders, panic disorders, certain phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorders, etc. People with anxiety disorders fear responding to certain situations or objects. 

The person isn’t able to control the situation through normal functioning and responds with physical signs of anxiety or panic, such as a rapid heartbeat, etc. 

 

Causes of anxiety disorders: 

  • Chemical imbalance
  • Environmental factors
  • Heredity

 

Eating disorders 

Eating disorders can affect people of all age groups, gender, backgrounds, and cultures. In recent times, cases of eating disorders are surging. The condition shouldn’t be neglected as it can cause serious health issues. 

However, many people live with an eating disorder without treatment and diagnosis. The most common group diagnosed with the condition include female adolescents and young women. In addition, it is often under-detected in males and gender-diverse people.

It is estimated that eating disorders will affect one million people in Australia. Here are the most common factors that result in eating disorders:

  • Dieting
  • Depression
  • Body dissatisfaction

 

Signs of mental illness 

  • Isolation from friends and activities
  • Sadness or crankiness that lasts longer than usual
  • Drastic changes in sleeping or eating habits
  • Extreme mood changes of highs and lows
  • Excessive anger or violence
  • Drug or alcohol abuse
  • Suicidal thoughts
  • Changes in sex drive
  • Inability to cope with daily problems or stress
  • Many unexplained physical illnesses
  • Ignoring personal grooming and hygiene
  • Trouble understanding and relating to situations and to people
  • High and low extremes of emotion

 

The bottom-line

One must visit the best psychiatrist in Dubai if they are suffering from any mental health issue. Most of the issues can be treated with a combination of medications and talk therapy (psychotherapy).To know the cause of any mental illness, the doctor will want to know about all your symptoms, any changes in behavior, and whether you've had major life events.

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