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Home - StartMental health issues are given names to help distinguish one group of symptoms from another

Find out more about different mental illnesses here - a sample of our information is below, the full list is on the left-hand menu.


Schizophrenia

There are many misconceptions about schizophrenia. It is an illness that can be treated. One in a hundred people will experience schizophrenia during their lifetime and the majority of people with schizophrenia will lead ordinary lives.

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Psychosis

Psychosis is when you have a break from reality. We look at what this means and its possible causes and treatments.

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Bipolar disorder

Approximately 1% of the population has bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder causes dramatic mood swings from extreme highs (mania) to extreme lows (depression). This section provides information on the condition and on how it can be treated and managed.

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Anxiety disorders

16% of adults suffer from some sort of anxiety disorder. Get some useful information about this common problem.

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