Discussion 4: Classification of mental health disorder
There may be times when a patient faces periods of stress, unhappiness, or a sense of suicidal thoughts. The classification of mental health disorder is dependent upon the severity and length of time the patient is affected.
Some mental health concerns that may be addressed in the clinic setting are:
ADHD
Anxiety
Autism Spectrum disorders
Bipolar Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder
Depression
Eating Disorders
Gender Dysphoria
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Panic Disorder
Phobias
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Schizophrenia
Choose one of the mental health disorders listed above, then describe common symptoms of the disorder, identify possible causes, and types of treatments that could be used. Choose one of the mental health disorders listed above and write about the most common symptoms, possible causes, and possible treatments. In addition, using the internet, locate one online or local support group that can be used as supportive information during a patient education session.
