Depressive disorders, also known as mood disorders, encompass a range of conditions characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest or pleasure in activities. These disorders significantly impact a person’s thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, often interfering with daily functioning and quality of life.

Anxiety disorders are a group of mental health conditions characterized by excessive worry, fear, or apprehension that is disproportionate to the actual threat or situation. These disorders can significantly impact a person’s daily functioning and quality of life.

Bipolar and related disorders are a group of mood disorders characterized by fluctuations in mood, energy levels, and activity levels. The primary feature of bipolar disorder is the presence of episodes of mania or hypomania, which are distinct periods of elevated or irritable mood, along with episodes of depression.

Schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders are a group of mental health conditions characterized by disturbances in perception, thought processes, emotions, and behavior. The hallmark feature of these disorders is psychosis, which involves experiencing delusions (false beliefs) and hallucinations (false perceptions).

Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders are a group of mental health conditions characterized by intrusive, distressing thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) performed in response to these obsessions. These disorders significantly impact an individual’s daily functioning and quality of life.

Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders are a group of mental health conditions that are triggered by exposure to traumatic or stressful events. These disorders are characterized by the development of specific symptoms in response to the trauma or stressor.

Dissociative Disorders are a group of mental health conditions characterized by disruptions or discontinuities in consciousness, memory, identity, or perception. These disorders often result from severe psychological trauma or overwhelming stress and involve a dissociative response as a coping mechanism to deal with the trauma.

Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders are a group of mental health conditions characterized by physical symptoms that are distressing or cause impairment, yet cannot be fully explained by a medical condition or substance use. These disorders typically involve excessive thoughts, feelings, or behaviors related to the symptoms.

Feeding and Eating Disorders are a group of mental health conditions characterized by disturbances in eating behaviors and attitudes toward food, weight, and body image. These disorders often result in significant physical, emotional, and social impairments.

Sleep-Wake Disorders are a group of conditions characterized by disturbances in the sleep-wake cycle, including difficulties with falling asleep, staying asleep, excessive sleepiness during waking hours, or abnormal behaviors during sleep. These disorders can significantly impact an individual’s overall health, daytime functioning, and quality of life

Sexual dysfunctions are a group of disorders characterized by difficulties in one or more stages of the sexual response cycle, resulting in significant distress or impairment in interpersonal relationships. These dysfunctions may affect desire, arousal, orgasm, or pain during sexual activity.

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders are a group of conditions characterized by the recurrent use of substances such as alcohol, drugs, or medications despite significant adverse consequences. These disorders can lead to physical, psychological, social, and legal problems, and they often have a profound impact on an individual’s health and well-being.