Mental Health Disorder

Definition

A mental health disorder refers to a condition that affects an individual's thoughts, emotions, and behavior, causing distress or impairment in daily functioning.

Related terms

Anxiety Disorder:

An anxiety disorder is characterized by excessive worry or fear that significantly interferes with daily life.

Personality Disorder:

A personality disorder involves enduring patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that deviate from cultural expectations and lead to distress or impairment.

Substance Use Disorder:

Substance use disorder refers to the problematic use of substances (such as drugs or alcohol) leading to significant impairment or distress.