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Unmasking Mental Health Disorders: A Simple Breakdown💫 Mental health is just as important as physical health. Let’s shed light on these common mental health conditions – understanding them is like opening a window to empathy and support. ✨ Definitions (DSM-5-TR):📚 🍃Phobia – Intense, irrational fear of specific objects or situations, often resulting in avoidance. 🍃Depression (Major Depressive Disorder) – Persistent sadness and loss of interest, significantly affecting daily life. 🍃Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) – Triggered by trauma, causing flashbacks, avoidance, and heightened arousal. 🍃Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) – Involves unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions). 🍃Bipolar Disorder – Periods of extreme mood swings, from mania to depression. 🍃Insomnia – Difficulty falling or staying asleep, leading to daytime impairment. 🍃Eating Disorders – Disruptions in eating behavior, such as anorexia or binge-eating, impacting health. 🍃Schizophrenia – Severe disorder causing hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking. 🍃Panic Disorder – Sudden, intense fear (panic attacks) with ongoing worry about recurrence. Reference: American Psychiatric Association. (2022). DSM-5-TR. #MentalHealthAwareness #DSM5TR #Phobia #Depression #PTSD #OCD #BipolarDisorder #Insomnia #EatingDisorders #Schizophrenia #PanicDisorder #EndTheStigma