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Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health conditions globally, affecting 284 million people. Learn about GAD, panic disorder, social anxiety, CBT, SSRIs, and effective evidence-based treatments.
Bipolar disorder affects 45 million people globally with recurrent episodes of mania and depression. Learn about Bipolar I vs. II, lithium therapy, mood stabilisers, lamotrigine, quetiapine, and how to prevent episode relapse.
Major depressive disorder affects 280 million people globally and is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Learn about PHQ-9 screening, antidepressant therapy (SSRIs, SNRIs), CBT, ketamine, and the importance of seeking timely treatment.
OCD affects 1-2% of people globally, causing intrusive obsessions and repetitive compulsions that significantly impair daily life. Treated with ERP-based CBT and SSRIs. Learn about the OCD cycle, Yale-Brown scale, and effective therapies.
Panic disorder affects 2-3% of adults globally, characterised by recurrent unexpected panic attacks and persistent worry about future attacks. Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) and SSRIs achieve remission in 70-90% of patients.
PTSD develops after exposure to traumatic events, affecting 3-4% of the global population. Learn about intrusive flashbacks, hyperarousal, trauma-focused CBT, EMDR, sertraline and paroxetine pharmacotherapy, complex PTSD, and when professional help is essential.
Schizophrenia affects 24 million people globally (0.3% prevalence). It causes hallucinations, delusions, disorganised thinking, and negative symptoms. Antipsychotics (risperidone, olanzapine, clozapine for resistant cases) plus cognitive behavioural therapy (CBTp) are the treatments of choice.
Chronic stress activates the HPA axis and sympathetic nervous system, raising cortisol and increasing risk of depression, cardiovascular disease, and immune dysfunction. Affects 74% of UK adults annually. Learn about stress appraisal, cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness, and effective coping strategies.
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