Children's health
15 Jul 2003
Bipolar affective disorder (manic depression)
Bipolar affective disorder is a psychological illness that involves severe mood swings from depression to mania that may last for several months at a time.
Diseases
14 Jul 2003
Drug abuse (substance abuse)
Drug and substance abuse is a psychological illness characterised by misuse of or dependence on drugs like cocaine, ice, ecstasy or hallucinogens.
Diseases
09 Jul 2003
Suicide and attempted suicide (deliberate self-harm)
Suicide refers to intentionally killing oneself. Risk factors include mental disorders such as depression, substance abuse or schizophrenia.
Diseases
09 Jul 2003
Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
Generalised anxiety disorder is a psychological condition characterised by excessive worry about daily events or regular acute anxiety to triggers.
Diseases
09 Jul 2003
Panic disorder
Panic disorder is a psychological anxiety disorder characterised by acute anxiety to triggers, and often agoraphobia, the fear of being alone outdoors.
Diseases
09 Jul 2003
Phobic disorders (phobia)
Phobic disorder causes irrational, uncontrollable fear to a trigger. It is a common psychological anxiety disorder which often begins in late childhood.
Diseases
09 Jul 2003
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychological condition in which an extraordinarily stressful event is re-lived episodically.
Diseases
09 Jul 2003
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
Obsessive compulsive disorder is a psychological anxiety disorder characterised by obsessive and compulsive behaviours. It usually begins in late childhood.
Diseases
08 Jul 2003
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental health disorder. Symptoms include hallucinations, delusions, disorganised behaviour and not showing speech or emotions.
