A mental disorder is characterized by clinically significant impairment in a person's cognitive abilities, emotion regulation, or behavior. This usually involves suffering or impairments in important functional areas. There are many types of mental disorders. Mental disorders can also be referred to as mental health problems. The latter term is a broader term that includes mental disorders, psychosocial disabilities and (other) mental disorders associated with significant distress, impairment of function or risk of self-harm.This booklet focuses on the mental disorders described in the 11th edition of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11). In 2019, one in eight people, or 970 million people worldwide, suffered from a mental disorder, with anxiety and depression being the most common (1). In 2020, the number of people suffering from anxiety and depressive disorders has increased significantly due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Preliminary estimates suggest a 26% and 28% increase in anxiety disorders and major depressive disorders, respectively, in just one year (2). Although effective prevention and treatment options exist, most people with mental disorders do not have access to effective treatment.Many people face stigma, discrimination and violations of their human rights. Anxiety Disorders In 2019, 301 million people suffered from anxiety disorders, including 58 million children and adolescents
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disorders are characterized by excessive fear and worry and related behavioral disorders. Symptoms are severe enough to cause significant discomfort or significant functional impairment. There are different types of anxiety disorders such as: Generalized Anxiety Disorder (characterized by excessive worrying), Panic Disorder (characterized by panic attacks), Social Anxiety Disorder (characterized by excessive anxiety and worrying in social situations, Separation Anxiety Disorder). (characterized by excessive anxiety or fear of separation from people with whom a given person has a deep emotional connection) and from others.There is an effective psychological treatment, depending on the age and severity, drug treatment can also be considered. Depression In 2019, 280 million people suffered from depression, including 23 million children and adolescents (1). Depression differs from normal mood swings and short-term emotional responses to the challenges of everyday life. During a depressive episode, a person experiences a depressed mood (sadness, irritability, emptiness) or a loss of pleasure or interest in activities for most of the day, but at least for less than two weeks. There are many other symptoms as well, including poor concentration, excessive feelings of guilt or low self-esteem, hopelessness about the future, thoughts of death or suicide, trouble sleeping, changes in appetite or weight, and feeling particularly tired or depressed. of energy.The risk of suicide increases in people with depression. However, effective psychological treatment does exist and, depending on age and severity, drug treatment may also be considered.https://en.wikipedia.org/
