Recognizing Mental Illnesses:

Bipolar Disorder (Girl Interrupted)

Bipolar disorder, otherwise called manic-depressive illness, is a brain issue that causes abnormal changes in state of mind, vitality, action levels, and the capacity to do everyday tasks.

For in-depth information; click this article:

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/bipolar-disorder/index.shtml

Sociopath (Girl Interrupted)

Antisocial personality disorder is an interminable mental health condition, casually known as sociopathy, portrayed by negligence of the sentiments and rights of others. A few people appear to have no respect for other people and can hurt them with no remorse or sentiments of responsibility.

For in-depth information; click this article:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/antisocial-personality-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20353928

Schizophrenia (A Beautiful Mind and Black Swan)

Schizophrenia is a psychological disorder portrayed by strange manner, bizarre dialog, and a diminished capacity to comprehend reality. Different symptoms contain deceptions, hazy or puzzled reasoning, hearing voices that don’t exist, diminished social commitment and passionate articulation, and absence of motivation.

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https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/36942.php

Eating Disorders (Black Swan and To The Bone)

Eating disorders are a variety of circumstances articulated through irregular or distressed eating ways. These commonly strike from a fixation with food, body weight or body shape and consistently results in severe health concerns. In some particular sceneries, eating disorders can even result in death.

For in-depth information; click this article:

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/eating-disorders/index.shtml

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (Book: The Perks of Being a Wallflower)

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychological health disorder that’s activated by a frightening incident; either undergoing it or merely seeing it. Its symptoms contain; flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, and uncontainable contemplations about the event.

For in-depth information; click this article:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/post-traumatic-stress-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20355967

Psychosis (Black Swan)

Psychosis is a loss of contact with reality that usually includes false beliefs or delusions, and seeing or hearing things that are not there. Psychosis is a symptom rather than a disease, and can be caused by a variety of triggers: drugs like amphetamines, epilepsy, a brain tumor, dementia or psychiatric disorders like schizophrenia.

For in-depth information; click this article:

https://www.webmd.com/schizophrenia/guide/what-is-psychosis#1

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