Adjustment disorders are characterised by a stronger behavioural or emotional response to a stressful event or significant life change than would be expected or is normal.
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Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder in which a person severely reduces their food intake and engages in behaviour to prevent weight gain. This behaviour is driven by a fear of weight gain and negative body image.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is characterised by symptoms of hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention. ADHD is commonly diagnosed in childhood. However, the symptoms can continue into adulthood or may not be diagnosed till later in life.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by symptoms of hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention. ADHD is commonly diagnosed in childhood.
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterised by social and communication difficulties and repetitive restricted behaviours.
A person with binge eating disorder (BED) engages in repeated episodes of binge eating. Binge eating is eating a very large amount of food over a short period of time. While eating they feel out of control and unable to stop.
Bipolar disorder is a mental illness characterised by periods of extreme highs (manic episodes) and lows (depressive episodes).
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is an anxiety disorder related to how a person views their body. A person with BDD believes that they have a flaw or defect in their body/appearance, and this causes them extreme distress.
Bulimia Nervosa is an eating disorder characterised by repeated episodes of binge eating followed by behaviours to prevent weight gain.
Conduct disorder is a behaviour disorder which develops during childhood or adolescence. An individual with conduct disorder experiences behavioural and emotional difficulties such as aggressive conduct, deceitful behaviour, violation of rules, and destructive behaviour.