10 Interesting Fact About Psychopathology and mental disorders

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• More than 450 million people worldwide suffer mental disorders.
• Most people who suffer from anxiety disorders never seek medical treatment for fear or shame.
• Bipolar disorder not only involves mood changes, but can also affect sleep patterns, appetite, and energy.
• Social phobia is a type of anxiety disorder in which a person is afraid or worried in social situations or when speaking in public.
• Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that causes a person to experience delusions, hallucinations, and confusion.
• Internet addiction is a type of mental disorder that was recently recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO).
• Eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia are not only a matter of eating, but can also affect one's physical and mental health.
• Anxiety and depression are often related to each other and can affect a person's mental and physical health.
• PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) is a type of anxiety disorders that often occurs after a person experiences a life -threatening traumatic event.
• Some mental disorders can be treated with speech therapy or drugs, but not everyone responds in the same way to treatment.