Disease, Condition & Injury
Health Library disease & condition fact sheets provide comprehensive, yet concise evidence-based information on a variety of health conditions, diseases and injuries.
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Self-mutilation
(Self-injury; Self-harm) Self-mutilation – Definition Self-mutilation or self-injury is any form of self-harm inflicted on your body without the intent…
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Seasonal affective disorder – SAD
Seasonal affective disorder – Definition Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that corresponds to seasonal changes in…
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Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia – Definition Schizophrenia is a chronic, severe, disabling brain disorder that interferes with the way a person interprets reality.…
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Post-traumatic stress disorder – PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder – Definition Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that develops after a traumatic event. PTSD…
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Postpartum depression
Postpartum depression – Definition Postpartum depression is a type of depression that affects some women shortly after childbirth. It is…
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