Major depressive disorder: Major depressive disorder, also known as clinical depression, is a mental health disorder characterised by a persistent and intense feeling of sadness for an extended duration of time. It mainly impacts mood, behaviour, and other physical functions, such as sleep and appetite. Symptoms include sadness, loss of interest, appetite changes, sleep problems, restlessness, lack of energy, feeling worthless or guilty, thoughts of harming oneself, difficulty in concentrating, making decisions, and thinking. The exact cause of depression is unknown. However, factors such as stress, changes in hormone levels, alcohol or drug abuse, abuse during childhood, certain medical conditions and medications might increase the risk of developing depression.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): It is a mental disorder that is associated with repetitive thoughts (obsessions) and the urge to do things over and again (compulsions). Symptoms include fear of germs or the need to arrange objects in a specific manner.
Panic disorder: It is a type of anxiety disorder that causes panic attacks. In this condition, a person experiences a sudden feeling of fear, when, in reality, there is no danger. Symptoms include fast heartbeat, breathing difficulty, chest or stomach pain, weakness or dizziness, and sweating.
Social anxiety disorder: It is a chronic mental health condition that causes extreme fear, anxiety, embarrassment, and self-consciousness in social gatherings. Symptoms include excessive fear, worry about humiliation or embarrassment, concern about offending someone, and fear about being judged.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): It is a disorder that is characterised by failure to recover after witnessing or experiencing a terrifying event. This condition may last for a few months or years with triggers that could bring back the memories of trauma accompanied by intense physical and emotional reactions. Symptoms include nightmares, flashbacks, anxiety or depressed mood, heightened reactivity to a stimulus, and avoidance of situations that can bring back trauma.
Generalised anxiety disorder: It is a mental health disorder characterised by feelings of anxiety, worry or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one’s daily activities. Anxiety is the body’s natural response to stress, in which the feeling of fear may be intense and debilitating. It is the most common form of emotional disorder and can affect anyone at any age. Symptoms of anxiety include rapid breathing, increased heart rate, restlessness, trouble concentrating, and difficulty falling asleep.
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder: It is a severe form of premenstrual syndrome, which includes physical and behavioural symptoms that usually resolve after the period's onset. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder causes extreme mood shifts that can disrupt work and relationships. Symptoms include irritability, anger, hopelessness, sadness, bloating, and breast tenderness.
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