Depression results from a chemical imbalance, but that doesn't capture how complex the disease is.
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What is OCD?
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder that affects people of all ages.
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What is PTSD?
PTSD is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
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What is Bipolar disorder?
Brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out day to day tasks.
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What is anxiety?
Fear, nervousness, apprehension, and worrying.
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What causes OCD?
Not sure of exact cause, most likely differences in brain, and genes.
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What is the leading cause of PTSD?
Rape
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What are symptoms of bipolar disorder?
Feeling overly happy for long periods of time, talking very fast, "manic", decreased sleep, racing thoughts.
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How many types of anxiety are there?
6.
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What are the signs of depression?
Hopeless outlook, lost in interest, increased fatigue and sleep problems, changes in appetite and weight, uncontrollable emotions and looking at death.
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Who is mainly affected by OCD
OCD can affect people of all ages but it normally appears in kids 8-12.
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What percent of women have PTSD in the U.S?
20%.
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How can you treat Bipolar Disorder?
At least one mood-stabilizing drug and/or atypical antipsychotic, plus psychotherapy.