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Dr. Sneha Sharma

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Dr. Sneha Sharma
Psychiatrist, Anvaya Healthcare

Mental Health for Adults

Common mental health issues in adults include a range of conditions that can affect mood, thinking, and behavior. Here are some of the most prevalent mental health issues:

1. Depression

  • Symptoms

    Persistent sadness, loss of interest or pleasure in activities, changes in appetite or weight, fatigue, feelings of worthlessness, and suicidal thoughts.

  • Treatment

    Often involves therapy (such as CBT), medication (antidepressants), and lifestyle changes.

2. Anxiety Disorders

  • Types

    Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, and Specific Phobias.

  • Symptoms

    Excessive worry, panic attacks, avoidance behaviors, restlessness, and physical symptoms like rapid heartbeat or sweating.

  • Treatment

    Typically includes therapy (like CBT), medication (such as antidepressants or anti-anxiety), and relaxation techniques.

3. Bipolar Disorder

  • Symptoms

    Extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).

  • Treatment

    Often requires a combination of mood stabilizers, antipsychotic medications, and psychotherapy.

4. Schizophrenia

  • Symptoms

    Delusions, hallucinations, disorganized thinking and behavior, and impaired functioning

  • Treatment

    Primarily involves antipsychotic medications and various forms of therapy, including cognitive and supportive therapies.

5. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

  • Symptoms

    Persistent, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) performed to alleviate anxiety.

  • Treatment

    Usually involves CBT (especially exposure and response prevention) and medication (like SSRIs).

6. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

  • Symptoms

    Flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, and avoidance of reminders of a traumatic event.

  • Treatment

    Includes trauma-focused therapies (such as CBT or EMDR) and sometimes medication for symptoms.

7. Personality Disorders

  • Types

    Borderline Personality Disorder, Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Antisocial Personality Disorder, among others.

  • Symptoms

    Persistent patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience that deviate markedly from cultural expectations and cause significant distress or impairment.

  • Treatment

    Therapy, particularly dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and other specialized therapies, is commonly used.

8. Eating Disorders

  • Types

    Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge-Eating Disorder.

  • Symptoms

    Abnormal eating habits, preoccupation with body image, and severe distress related to food and weight.

  • Treatment

    Typically involves therapy (such as CBT), nutritional counseling, and sometimes medication.

9. Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

  • Symptoms

    Significant focus on physical symptoms that cause distress or impairment, such as pain or fatigue, without a clear medical cause.

  • Treatment

    Often involves psychotherapy, and sometimes medication to manage symptoms.

Addressing these mental health issues often involves a combination of therapeutic approaches, medication, lifestyle changes, and support systems. Early intervention and comprehensive care can greatly improve outcomes for individuals experiencing mental health challenges.

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