Originally introduced to explain recurrent phases of depression and hypomania.
What is: Cyclothymia
This disorder is most commonly experienced by Military personnel.
What is: PTSD
This disorder was represented by the main character, Pat, in the film Silver Linings Playbook.
What is: Bipolar disorder
Continuous exposure to violence, neglect, abuse or poverty may make some people more vulnerable to this disorder.
What is: Depression
This disorder has symptoms that are similar to panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder.
What is: Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Leonardo DiCaprio and David Beckham both have this disorder.
What is: OCD
The technical name for the phobic fear of mice.
What is: Musophobia
1 in every 25 Canadians attempts this during his or her lifetime.
What is: Suicide
This disorder is associated with decades of depressive episodes.
What is: double depression/dysthymia
If you experience this disorder as part of another mental health problem, such as bipolar disorder or schizoaffective disorder, you may find that the episode is followed by a period of depression.
What is: Mania
In 2002, Statistics Canada recognized that approximately 6.7% of individuals had this disorder.
What is: Social Phobia
This is the meaning behind the term "Agoraphobia".
What is: Fear of the market-place