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What are the five psychiatric emergencies?
COMMON PSYCHIATRIC EMERGENCIES Alcohol & drug withdrawal syndrome & delirium tremens. Depressive stupor or catatonic syndrome. Acute stress reaction with dissociative conversion disorder. Panic disorder with panic attacks. The most common are anxiety disorders major depression and bipolar disorder. mood disorders (such as depression or bipolar disorder) anxiety disorders. personality disorders. Examples of mental illness include depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, eating disorders and addictive behaviors. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health problem you may develop after experiencing traumatic events. The condition was first recognised in war veterans. It has had different names in the past, such as ‘shell shock’, but it’s not only diagnosed in soldiers. Definition: Behaviors that threaten to harm self or others, psychosis, or becoming extremely withdrawn or depressed. These are severe mental health issues that often constitute urgent or emergent situations.
What are the 6 main classifications of mental disorders?
They include generalised anxiety disorder, unipolar depression, panic disorder, phobic disorders, obsessional states, dysthymic disorders, neurasthenia, post-traumatic stress disorder and somatoform disorders. There are many different types of mental disorders. Some common ones include: Anxiety disorders, including panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and phobias. Depression, bipolar disorder, and other mood disorders. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), roughly 1 in every 5 Americans is currently living with a mental illness. Of those, the three most common diagnoses are anxiety disorders, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health problem you may develop after experiencing traumatic events. The condition was first recognised in war veterans. It has had different names in the past, such as ‘shell shock’, but it’s not only diagnosed in soldiers. Mental health and many common mental disorders are shaped to a great extent by the social, economic, and physical enviro nments in which people live. Social inequalities are associated with increased risk of many common mental disorders.