Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a disorder characterized by a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity/impulsivity that occurs in academic, occupational, or social settings.

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Mon May 11, 2009 8:54 pm

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Anxiety disorder is a blanket term covering several different forms of abnormal and pathological fears and anxieties, such as Generalized anxiety disorder, Panic disorder, Phobias, Agoraphobia, Social anxiety disorder, Obsessive-compulsive disorder, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Separation anxiety.

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Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks.

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Fri Jun 19, 2009 8:05 pm

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Cognitive disorders are mental disorders that develop on the basis of cognitive mental disorder perspective that affect memory processing, perception, problem solving and language.

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Mon Jul 06, 2009 9:11 pm

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Depression is a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity.

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Dissociative disorders are defined as conditions that involve disruptions or breakdowns of memory, awareness, identity and/or perception.

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An eating disorder is to eat, or avoid eating, which negatively affects both one's physical and mental health.

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Impulse control disorder is a set of psychiatric disorders including intermittent explosive disorder, kleptomania, pathological gambling, pyromania, trichotillomania and dermatillomania.

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Schizophrenia is a psychiatric diagnosis that describes a mental disorder characterized by abnormalities in the perception or expression of reality. Psychotic Disorders are serious mental disorders in which the mind does not function normally and the ability to deal with reality is impaired or lost.

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Tue Jun 09, 2009 5:12 pm

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Sexual disorders include problems of sexual identity, sexual performance, and sexual aim. There are three major catergories of sexual disorders: sexual dysfunctions, paraphilia, and gender identity disorders.

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A sleep disorder (somnipathy) is a medical disorder of the sleep patterns, such as Insomnia, Narcolepsy, Obstructive sleep apnea, Restless leg syndrome, Periodic limb movement disorder, Hypersomnia, Circadian rhythm sleep disorders, Parasomnias etc.

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Substance abuse is the overindulgence in and dependence of a drug or other chemical leading to effects that are detrimental to the individual's physical and mental health, or the welfare of others.

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Rare or less common clinical disorders.

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Sat Sep 12, 2009 10:46 am

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Antisocial Personality Disorders is characterized by a pervasive pattern of disregard for, and violation of, the rights of others that begins in childhood or early adolescence and continues into adulthood.

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Avoidant personality disorder (or Anxious personality disorder) is a personality disorder characterized by a pervasive pattern of social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, extreme sensitivity to negative evaluation and avoidance of social interaction.

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Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a psychiatric diagnosis that describes a prolonged disturbance of personality function characterized by depth and variability of moods. The disorder typically involves unusual levels of instability in mood; "black and white" thinking, or "splitting"; chaotic and unstable interpersonal relationships, self-image, identity, and behavior; as well as a disturbance in the individual's sense of self.

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Dependent personality disorder (DPD) is marked by feelings of nervousness and fear, helplessness, submissiveness, a need to be taken care of and for constant reassurance, and an inability to make decisions.

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Histrionic personality disorder (HPD) is characterized by a pattern of excessive emotionality and attention-seeking, including an excessive need for approval and inappropriate seductiveness, usually beginning in early adulthood. These individuals are lively, dramatic, enthusiastic, and flirtatious.

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Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a personality disorder characterized by a pervasive pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration, and a lack of empathy.

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Obsessive–Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD) is a personality disorder which involves an obsession with perfection, rules, and organization.

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Paranoid personality disorder is a psychiatric diagnosis characterized by paranoia and a pervasive, long-standing suspiciousness and generalized mistrust of others.

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Schizoid personality disorder (SPD) is a personality disorder characterized by a lack of interest in social relationships, a tendency towards a solitary lifestyle, secretiveness, and emotional coldness. Schizotypal personality disorder, or simply schizotypal disorder, is a personality disorder that is characterized by a need for social isolation, odd behavior and thinking, and often unconventional beliefs.

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Rare or less common personality disorders.

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Share your experiences and discuss how mental illness affects your life.

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Tue Jun 08, 2010 4:04 pm

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Discuss your experiences with recovery, self help, treatments, support and services that have or have not worked for you.

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Discussion about relationship issues.

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Discuss the various stressors that may affect diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of mental disorders.

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Thu Jun 10, 2010 1:08 pm

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