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What illness did van gogh suffer from?
Some sort of mental disorder. At the time they called all such complaints schizophrenia.
What is a mental disorder?
A mental disorder is defined by psychological symptoms some of which are called psychopathological phenomena.
What did researches discover about anorexia as a mental eating disorder?
A of research has been dine and more is still needed and on-going about anorexia as a mental disorder. There are no set rules or standards, as each individual's mental state can vary. But some general common traits research has shown is that those who suffer from anorexia will also suffer from other mental disorder, mostly commonly depression, OCD, and body dimorphic disorder (BDD). Many anorexics tend to isolate themselves, and many also have perfectionistic personalities. A large percentage also abuse alcohol, drugs, or cigarettes. Studies are looking into possible relations between the mental states of anorexia and the mental state of addiction.
About how many people in the USA have an eating disorder?
That is a interesting question. The South Carolina Mental Health Department states that 1 out of 200 Americans suffer from some type of eating disorder making it a total of over 8 million Americans.
What are the main types of mental disorder?
Some of the most common types of mental disorder include: bipolar, depression, obsessive compulsion disorder, anorexia nervosa, bulimia, etc. Having a mental disorder does not necessarily mean that someone is classified as retarded.
How many people have mental disorders?
About one in every four adults in the US is diagnosed with a mental illness. Some may not be as serious as others however. Its approximately 26.2% total of the US population over age 18 to have any sort of mental illness. However for serious mental illness the number is drastically lower. It is about one in every seventeen adults or approximately 6%. Mental Disorders are also the leading cause of disability here in the US and also in Canada. In addition, about 45% of those with mental disorders also has meet a criteria for a second mental illness. For example, Depression and an Anxiety Disorder would be two different mental illnesses and be part of that 45%. Hope this answers your question. Please stay safe. -Patrick (Future Pharmaceutical tech)
When you have anxiety do you feel like its a more serious mental illness?
Many who suffer anxiety have a mentall illness such as depression, bi-polar disorder, or schizophrenia. This in no way, however, means that you do have a mental illness. Some people suffer from extreme anxiety, but are otherwise completely normal. If you feel something is wrong, I advise you to talk to your doctor.
Do all women suffer some form of mental illness?
NO!
What is a mental health disorder?
A mental health disorder is any emotional or mental illness that affects the emotions or mental state. Some examples are: * Bi-polar disorder * Schizophrenia * Clinical depression * Phobias * OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) * ADD (Attention deficit disorder) * ADDHD (Attention deficit hyperactive disorder)
What are some causes of a mental disorder?
depressionchronic drug using
What did the veterans administration admit was a real condition after some time?
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Is there a connection between mental disorders and musical ability?
Nobody knows exactly. People who are very creative do seem to be more likely to suffer from mental disorders. However, there is no way to tell if the disorder causes the creativity or vice versa. There does seem to be some sort of connection.
