Notes

Common Psychological Illnesses


Mental illnesses are health conditions involving emotional, behavioral and thinking changes. These illnesses are usually associated with stress and/or problems in social episodes. The most common psychological disorders range from anxiety disorders to personality disorders. ´´Depression´´ is a mood disorder that affects 300 million people world-wide that is usually caused by feelings of disappointment, frustration or even despair. There are different types of depression, such as, seasonal affective disorder (SAD). This type of depression varies depending on which season it is. For example, most people’s symptoms begin in fall and continuing into the winter, sapping your energy and making you more moody. SAD can also cause depression in spring or early summer. Another example of depression would be bipolar affective disorder. This one consists of both manic and depressive episodes separated by periods of normal moods. Manic episodes involve elevated or irritable mood, over-activity, pressure of speech, inflated self-esteem and a decreased need for sleep.