As per the recent statistics, it has been found that the population of India is 1,453,157,640, according to World meter. And, what if you get to know that nearly 15% of the Indian population has some form of mental health issue or is dealing with them? Yes, this holds true in the current scenario! Irrespective of age and gender, this blog talks about some of the common mental disorders in India:
- Anxiety disorders: It occurs when a person experiences immoderate and unmanageable feelings of fearfulness and unease that can seriously disturb the ability of a person to live a normal life or ability to do day-to-day life tasks with efficiency. Anxiety disorder can take different types and forms like generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and agoraphobia.
- Depression: Depression is when a person loses interest in activities he/she once enjoyed. It is not the same as regular mood changes and generally lasts for a long period of time. It also impacts the day-to-day life of an individual. Some of the common reasons for depression are sex, genetics, socioeconomic status, and sometimes, medications.
- Bipolar disorder: This is one type of depression as it affects the individual’s mood. A person affected by this disorder experiences mood changes from one extreme to another. He/she also has a manic episode and that is why, it is also called manic depression. Some of the common causes of bipolar disorder are utmost stress, immense life problems, life-turning events, and genetic and chemical factors.
- Schizophrenia: Schizophrenia is an enduring mental health condition. The first symptoms of this condition usually start during teenage and gradually increases. It could be a starting point for different psychological symptoms. In medical terms, it is described as psychosis. An individual dealing with schizophrenia may not always be able to differentiate between their line of thinking and ideas from the real world.
- Substance use disorders: Substance use disorder (SUD) is a complicated mental disorder in which there is unrestrained use of a substance despite harmful results. An individual with SUD does know how bad it is to use such substances but he/she fails to control their brain and behavior. Substances like alcohol, tobacco, or other psychoactive substances, almost impair their ability to function in day-to-day life.
- Neurodevelopmental disorders: Neurodevelopmental disorders are dysfunctions associated with the functioning of the neurological system and brain. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, learning disabilities, intellectual disability (also known as mental retardation), conduct disorders, cerebral palsy, and impairments in vision and hearing are some of the common examples of neurodevelopmental disorders in young ones.
- Eating disorders: are behavioral conditions that are identified as critical and last for a long time. This kind of disorder affects an individual eating behavior and may cause distressing thoughts and emotions related to eating. The condition is very vital and can affect physical, psychological, and social functioning of an individual to such an extent that a person dealing with this disorder may be hospitalized or admitted to ICU. Some of the common types of eating disorders diagnosed in individuals are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, avoidant restrictive food intake disorder, other specified feeding and eating disorders, pica and rumination disorder.
- Conduct disorder: This is a type of disorder in which an individual struggles to control aggressive behaviours, self-control, and impulses. The consequences of such behavior can be considered a threat mainly to others’ safety and/or to societal norms. Some of the common symptoms of this disorder include fighting, destroying property, defiance, stealing, lying, and rule-breaking. The symptoms generally start to appear in childhood and can persist into adulthood. It is not gender specific, however typically starts in the ages of 5–20, with the peak age group being 10–14 years.
Treatment for Mental Disorder
If you or anyone you know have symptoms of above mentioned disorder, then you can search for mental hospitals near me, psychiatric hospitals, or mental illness hospitals. However, there are times that you may require to keep the patient in hospital due to their severe condition. Therefore, make sure the hospital you are looking for has psych wards and it should have a competent therapist with government approved certifications. To make your search easy, we would let you know that Athena Behavioral Health has the best mental health experts with all the required facilities. The facility is also NABH-approved.
You can book book an appointment for consultancy through email at customercare@athenabhs.com or call us at +91 9289086193. It is our privilege to take the pain out of yours. Our mental health expert will assess the condition and based on that will create the treatment program. The first and most successful treatment for mental disorders is CBT. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of psychological treatment that has been demonstrated to be effective for a range of problems. Based on the requirement, we can also suggest you to opt for one-to-one sessions or group therapy. Also, our therapist will let you know how you can help and support your loved ones in their journey of recovery. Hence do not wait further and book your appointment today!
