Depression is the most frequently diagnosed mental disorder in the U.S. Today.
Sleep disorders are listed in the DSM( the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder). They are considered axis 1 disorders. They can be the basis of sole diagnosis, but are most often diagnosed in concurrence with another disorder.
In the mental world today it is not considered a viable diagnosis. It is very hard to identify and is now called dissociative disorder. Most are diagnosed with schizophrenia.
Borderline personality disorder
More than 1 in 90 newborn boys will be affected by ASD, or autism spectrum disorder. It is now the most commonly diagnosed cause of mental retardation.
I know my disorders. My psychologist has diagnosed me as having paranoid personality disorder, psychotic disorder not otherwise specified, and possibly schizotypal personality disorder. But the medications I take help control most of my symptoms. I'm not ashamed to admit my illness. Mental illness is a disease just as diabetes or heart disease is, and it can be treated.
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.
About one in five adolescents has a mental health disorder that can be diagnosed. These disorders can range from depression, anxiety and autism, to other personality disorders. These all depend on the family history, the teen's past, and their school life.
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persistent and significantly impacts Alexis' daily functioning or quality of life. A mental health professional would need to conduct an assessment to determine if the behavior meets the criteria for a specific disorder, such as social anxiety disorder or avoidant personality disorder.
Most children with Asperger's are diagnosed during the elementary school years because the symptoms of the disorder become more apparent at this point.
You can go to pretty much any doctor to get diagnosed with depression disorder. Depression is more common than people know so most doctors are pretty well trained in the symptoms of depression.
This is not within the criteria of what qualifies being diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. I have Bipolar Disorder and have known many other with the disorder. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is a possible category for someone who you see as a "health freak".