Mental illness that effect us
Agoraphobia is the fear of being in situations from which escape might not be possible or difficult.
Anorexia Nervosa is an eating disorder in which a person tries to keep their weight as low as possible
Attention Deficit Disorder is a group of symptoms which include inattentiveness and impulsiveness.
Autism is a condition in which the social interactiveness and communication of the individual is affected
Bipolar Disorder is characterised by severe mood swings from extreme highs to extreme lows.
Borderline Personality Disorder can by characterised by disturbed patterns of perception, emotional instability and intense yet unstable relationships.
Capgras Syndrome makes the person hold an irrational belief that a friend, spouse or parent has been replaced with an imposter.
Cotard’s Delusion is a rare mental illness in which the patients think they are dead or their bodies do not exist.
Dependent Personality Disorder is an illness wherein the patient has a fear of being abandoned by or separated from important individuals in their life.
Depersonalisation Disorder can be characterised by a feeling of being completely detached from one’s body and thoughts.
Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder is a mental illness in which the patient may show inappropriate or overly familiar behaviour with relative strangers
Dissociative Identity Disorder is a state in which the patient feels a lack of connection with their thoughts, feelings, memories or actions. It’s also known as Multiple Personality Disorder
Insomnia is a disorder in which the patient finds it difficult to get any sleep for prolonged periods of time.
Major Depressive Disorder is a state in which the patient experiences a loss of interest, low energy, depressed mood and declining activity for long periods.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a condition in which the patient feels the compulsion for repetitive behaviour in order to temporarily relieve feelings of anxiety.
Paranoid Schizophrenia is a subtype in which the sufferer feels that people close to them are plotting against them or their family.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is caused by very stressful or fearful events in the patient’s life. The patient may suffer from nightmares and a feeling of isolation.
Social Anxiety Disorder is an illness wherein the patient develops and irrational fear of being in social situations. They may feel too self-conscious and have a fear of being constantly watched or judged
