Understanding Mental Illnesses
Alcohol Dependence
Alcohol dependence is a medical condition characterized by a strong craving for alcohol, the inability to control alcohol consumption, and the development of tolerance and withdrawal symptoms. Alcohol has a serious impact on our physical health, and also leads to problems with relationships, work, and finances.
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Anorexia Nervosa
Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder marked by intense fear of weight gain, extreme food restriction, and self-starvation. Despite being underweight individuals often see themselves as so overweight.
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Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder
ADHD is characterized by difficulties of inattention, impulsive behaviour, and hyperactivity which interferes in the child’s day to day functioning with respect to academic, behavioural and social domains.
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Binge Eating Disorder
Binge eating disorder I characterized by recurrent episodes of uncontrollable overeating, often accompanied by feelings of guilt, shame, and loss of control.
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Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is a chronic disorder characterized by extreme mood states fluctuating between mania (feeling euphoric, highly energetic and active) and depression (feeling sad, irritable, empty). These moods last for a few days or weeks.
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Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Body dysmorphic disorder is characterized by worrying excessively about a perceived flaw or defect in appearance. These flaws are typically not noticeable by others, and are completely disproportionate to the distress the person experiences.
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Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder is a mental health condition that is characterized by intense emotional instability, difficulties with relationships and self-image. Borderline personality disorder is present in 1 – 2% people.
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Bulimia Nervosa
Bulimia nervosa is characterised by episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviour such as self-induced vomiting, excessive exercise, or the misuse of laxatives or diuretics.
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Depression
Depression is an illness characterized by persistent sadness and a loss of pleasure in activities, which negatively impact our day-to-day life. Depression is a common illness, impacting close to 28 crore people worldwide.
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Gambling Disorder
Gambling disorder, also known as pathological gambling or gambling addiction is a behavioural addiction. It is a disorder characterised by persistent and recurrent need to gamble that causes financial distress and significant disturbance in personal, social, or occupational functioning.
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder
People tend to worry about a wide range of things on a day-to-day basis such as health, finances, work and relationships. However, some people can experience significant distress and discomfort due to these worries which can indicate the presence of Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Generalized Anxiety Disorder is characterized by excessive and uncontrolled anxiety about everyday events and activities that interferes with their functioning in daily life.
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Insomnia
Insomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by an inadequate amount of sleep, which is seen in 6 – 10% adults.
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