Mental health
Adjustment disorder
Non-infectious · Acute
An emotional or behavioural reaction to a stressful life event that is stronger or lasts longer than expected and affects daily life.
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Mental health conditions
Causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment approaches and prevention for common conditions. Browse A–Z, by body system, or search.
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Alcohol use disorder
Non-infectious · Chronic
A medical condition in which a person has difficulty controlling their drinking despite harm to their health, relationships or responsibilities.
Nervous system
Alcohol withdrawal
Non-infectious · Acute
Symptoms that occur when someone who is physically dependent on alcohol suddenly stops or cuts down, ranging from shakiness to life-threatening seizures and delirium.
Mental health
Anorexia nervosa
Non-infectious · Chronic
A serious eating disorder in which a person restricts food intake because of an intense fear of gaining weight, leading to dangerously low body weight.
Nervous system
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Non-infectious · Chronic
A neurodevelopmental condition causing ongoing difficulties with attention, hyperactivity and impulsivity that affect daily life.
Nervous system
Autism spectrum disorder
Non-infectious · Chronic
A lifelong neurodevelopmental difference affecting social communication and interaction, with focused interests and repetitive behaviours.
Digestive system
Avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID)
Non-infectious · Chronic
An eating disorder in which a person avoids or restricts food because of sensory sensitivity, fear of choking or vomiting, or low interest in eating, not because of body image.
Mental health
Binge eating disorder
Non-infectious · Chronic
An eating disorder involving regular episodes of eating large amounts of food while feeling out of control, followed by distress.
Mental health
Bipolar disorder
Non-infectious · Chronic
A long-term mental health condition causing episodes of depression and episodes of mania or hypomania.
Mental health
Body dysmorphic disorder
Non-infectious · Chronic
A mental health condition in which a person spends a lot of time worrying about perceived flaws in their appearance that others cannot see or consider minor.
Mental health