Mental health

Hypochondria

(Hypochondriasis) Hypochondria – Definition Hypochondria is a health anxiety disorder. It is often chronic, and a person with hypochondria is…

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Generalized anxiety disorder – GAD

Generalized anxiety disorder – Definition Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is an anxiety disorder marked by chronic, exaggerated worrying and anxiety…

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Dysthymia

(Dysthymic Disorder) Dysthymia – Definition Dysthymia is similar to depression, but its symptoms are milder and it lasts longer —…

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Drug abuse and Drug addiction

(Drug Dependence) Drug abuse and Drug addiction – Definition Drug abuse is continued misuse of drugs even when faced with…

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Depression

(Major Depressive Affective Disorder; Unipolar Disorder; Unipolar Mood Disorder) Depression – Definition Depression is a mental illness marked by feelings…

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