Active Minds: Changing the Conversation About Mental Health

Depression

2018-07-27T16:54:08-04:00

DEFINITION Depression is a mental illness characterized by an extremely low mood, low self-esteem, and loss of interest or pleasure in normally enjoyable activities. CAUSES There are a number [...]

Depression2018-07-27T16:54:08-04:00

Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

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DEFINITION Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental disorder with two characteristics. The two characteristics can either occur individually or co-exist. One characteristic is significant problems in the area [...]

Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)2018-07-27T16:54:06-04:00

Bipolar Disorder

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DEFINITION Bipolar Disorder is a mental disorder which is characterized by disruptive mood swings with episodes of mania or depression. Normally, people with Bipolar Disorder have problems with elevated [...]

Bipolar Disorder2018-07-27T16:54:04-04:00

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

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DEFNINITION Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a type of anxiety disorder that is characterized by an excessive number of intrusive thoughts that disturb the emotions of the patients. The compensating [...]

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)2018-07-27T16:53:58-04:00

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

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DEFINITION Post - traumatic stress disorder is a very serious anxiety disorder which is a result of psychologically traumatizing experiences. CAUSES The major causes of PTSD are traumatizing psychological [...]

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)2018-07-27T16:53:57-04:00

Psychosis

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DEFINITION Psychosis is an abnormal condition of the mind which is a mental state often described as involving a loss of contact with reality. CAUSES Psychosis is a serious [...]

Psychosis2018-07-27T16:53:55-04:00

Schizophrenia

2018-07-27T23:53:52-04:00

Definition Schizophrenia is a kind of —psychotic disorder characterized by a variety of psychotic symptoms including major disturbances in thought, emotion, and behaviour. Causes Genetics is a very important factor in [...]

Schizophrenia2018-07-27T23:53:52-04:00

Panic Disorder

2018-07-27T23:54:07-04:00

DEFINITION Panic disorder is a type of anxiety disorder. Its main characteristic is recurring severe panic attacks. Other symptoms may include significant behavioral change and ongoing worry about the [...]

Panic Disorder2018-07-27T23:54:07-04:00
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