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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:
Persistent sadness, loss of interest or pleasure in activities, changes in appetite or weight, fatigue, feelings of worthlessness, and suicidal thoughts.
Often involves therapy (such as CBT), medication (antidepressants), and lifestyle changes.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, and Specific Phobias.
Excessive worry, panic attacks, avoidance behaviors, restlessness, and physical symptoms like rapid heartbeat or sweating.
Typically includes therapy (like CBT), medication (such as antidepressants or anti-anxiety), and relaxation techniques.
Extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).
Often requires a combination of mood stabilizers, antipsychotic medications, and psychotherapy.
Delusions, hallucinations, disorganized thinking and behavior, and impaired functioning
Primarily involves antipsychotic medications and various forms of therapy, including cognitive and supportive therapies.
Persistent, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) performed to alleviate anxiety.
Usually involves CBT (especially exposure and response prevention) and medication (like SSRIs).
Flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, and avoidance of reminders of a traumatic event.
Includes trauma-focused therapies (such as CBT or EMDR) and sometimes medication for symptoms.
Borderline Personality Disorder, Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Antisocial Personality Disorder, among others.
Persistent patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience that deviate markedly from cultural expectations and cause significant distress or impairment.
Therapy, particularly dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and other specialized therapies, is commonly used.
Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge-Eating Disorder.
Abnormal eating habits, preoccupation with body image, and severe distress related to food and weight.
Typically involves therapy (such as CBT), nutritional counseling, and sometimes medication.
Significant focus on physical symptoms that cause distress or impairment, such as pain or fatigue, without a clear medical cause.
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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