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Mental illness types

Bi-polar Disorder

This is a mental health problem that is characterised by periods of deep depression and of very excited behaviour known as mania. Read more

Published: 17th February, 2019

Updated: 22nd March, 2019

Author: Anne Holland

Psychosis

Psychosis is a word used to describe symptoms or experiences that happen together. Read more

Published: 16th February, 2019

Updated: 18th February, 2019

Author:

Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a long-term mental health condition that causes a range of different psychological symptoms Read more

Published: 15th February, 2019

Updated: 18th February, 2019

Author: Anne Holland

Depression

Anyone can get depressed. Read more

Published: 14th February, 2019

Updated: 18th February, 2019

Author: Anne Holland

Personality Disorders

This is one of the most controversial psychiatric diagnoses. Read more

Published: 13th February, 2019

Updated: 18th February, 2019

Author: Anne Holland

Other conditions

There are many and varied complex mental health conditions. Useful and up to date source of reliable information is Royal College of Psychiatrists. Read more

Published: 9th March, 2018

Updated: 7th February, 2019

Author: Anne Holland

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