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ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
ADHD is a developmental condition characterized by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that impact daily functioning and focus.
Autism Spectrum Condition
Autism is a natural neurological variation affecting how people communicate, interact, behave, and perceive the world. It is not a disease, but a different way of experiencing life.
Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar Disorder is characterized by extreme shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels, alternating between manic highs and depressive lows.
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
BPD is a mental health condition characterized by intense emotional instability, difficulties in relationships, and a shifting self-image.
Depression (Clinical)
Depression is a mood disorder causing persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest, fatigue, and cognitive difficulties that impact daily life.
Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a specific learning difference that primarily affects reading, writing, and spelling. It is unrelated to a person's general intelligence.
Dysthymia (Persistent Depressive Disorder)
Dysthymia is a chronic, long-term form of depression where symptoms are less severe than major depression but last for years.
Eating Disorders (Anorexia, Bulimia, BED)
Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions characterized by severe disturbances in eating behaviors and body image.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
GAD is characterized by persistent, excessive, and unrealistic worry about everyday things, accompanied by physical symptoms like restlessness and fatigue.
OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder)
OCD is a mental health condition characterized by unwanted, distressing thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) performed to reduce anxiety.
PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
PTSD is a condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event, causing flashbacks, severe anxiety, and uncontrollable thoughts.
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a complex, chronic brain disorder affecting how a person thinks, feels, and behaves, sometimes causing hallucinations and delusions.
Social Anxiety Disorder
Social Anxiety is an intense, persistent fear of being watched, judged, or embarrassed by others in social or performance situations.
Specific Phobias
A specific phobia is an intense, irrational fear of a particular object, situation, or animal that poses little actual danger but triggers extreme panic.
Tourette Syndrome
Tourette Syndrome is a neurological condition causing involuntary physical movements and vocal sounds called 'tics'.
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