Mental Disorders

Each year, roughly 22 percent of the adult U.S. population has a diagnosable mental disorder. In the U.S., half of the people suffering from mental disorders are untreated. 40% of the homeless have some form of mental/emotional problem. About 20% of people in prison have a mental disorder. DID YOU KNOW?

Mental Disorder An illness of the mind that can affect the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of a person, preventing him or her from leading a happy, healthful, and productive life. Mental Disorders

Mental Disorders are medical conditions that can begin as early as childhood. Mental disorders can be identified by their symptoms. Types of Mental Disorders Anxiety Disorders Impulse Control Disorders Eating Disorders Mood Disorders Schizophrenia Personality Disorders

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Include Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Panic Disorder Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Phobias Anxiety Disorders

Impulse control disorders include: Kleptomania Cutting Pyromania Excessive gambling Compulsive shopping Impulse Control Disorders

Types of mood disorders Bipolar Disorder Depression Seasonal Affective Disorder Mood Disorders

Types of Eating Disorders Anorexia Bulimia Binge eating disorder Eating Disorders

] Conduct Disorder Conduct Disorders

Schizophrenia

Formal Intervention Evaluation Physician, psychiatrist, psychologist, and psychiatric social worker. Medication Inpatient/outpatient treatment Therapy Support groups Treatment for Mental Disorders