Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition characterized by very high moods (manic or hypomanic episodes) and depression. There are several types of bipolar disorder. Types of Bipolar Disorder Manic and hypomania (a less severe form of mania) include the following symptoms: Depressive episodes, on the other hand, affect day-to-day activities: Bipolar disorder is a … Read more
Depression is a mood disorder characterized by intense and persistent feelings of sadness and a loss of interest or enjoyment in things once loved (anhedonia). The clinical diagnosis per the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5) is Major depressive disorder (MDD) and includes feelings of worthlessness, a lack of energy, decreased … Read more
Schizophrenia is a mental illness that affects the way a person thinks, perceives information, responds emotionally, and behaves. There are different types of schizophrenia that produce their own set of clinical manifestations. Symptoms & Causes Schizophrenia symptoms can be divided into positive or negative categories: Positive symptoms are in addition to reality and include symptoms … Read more