5 Most Common Mental Disorders | Davis Behavioral Health

Davis Behavioral Health goes over the five most common mental disorders. Mental health disorders affect the thoughts, moods and behaviors of those impacted. Lifestyle factors such as diet and activity levels can influence the onset of disorders such as depression and anxiety.

Anxiety Disorders - Affecting some 40 million adult Americans 18 and older, anxiety causes a person to experience distressing and frequent fear and apprehension. And anxiety sufferers will have these sensations in typically non-stress inducing situations, and for periods lasting up to six months.

Mood Disorders - While it’s normal to experience mood swings, an estimated 1 in 10 adult suffer a more persistent and sever symptom. From ongoing sad, anxious or “empty” mood; feelings of hopelessness; low self-esteem; excessive guilt; decreased energy; mood disorders can manifest in many different forms.

Psychotic Disorders - A person suffering from psychosis is incapable of differentiating between reality and their delusions. Doctors believe that certain viruses, problem with the brain’s “circuitry,” extreme stress or trauma and possible some extreme forms of drug abuse could play a role in the development of a psychotic disorder.

Dementia - Dementia sufferers typically develop a cognitive decline – often impacting their daily life and independent functions. Alzheimer’s disease account for some 60 to 80% of all cases, slowly destroying their memory, thinking skills and ability to do simple tasks.

Eating Disorders - Common symptoms can include severe food restrictions, food binges or purge behavior such as vomiting or over-exercising. In severe cases, eating disorders can cause serious health issues and even death, though not all eating disorders specifically involve food.

At Davis Behavioral Health we have the tools, experts and facilities to help comfort sufferers through education and medication. We offer classes to help mitigate and manage a wide range of issues. At Davis Behavioral Health our goal is open pathways to a healthy, meaningful & balanced life.