Adult Symptoms of Various Mental Health Disorders

Just a note of caution:

This list is intended for use by adults only. It is not meant to replace a licensed mental health professional's diagnosis, advice and care. Please keep in mind, that just because a person exhibits certain symptoms of a disorder, it does not necessarily mean the individual is afflicted with the disorder. (It may be confusing, but certain symptoms can be associated with any number of disorders.) Only a licensed mental health professional can make that diagnosis and assessment. If you have any questions regarding the symptoms, we suggest you contact a licensed mental health professional.

Remember, the symptom's list is strictly intended as an educational tool and it's use for any other purpose is strictly prohibited. Also, keep in mind, the symptom's list is not complete and covers mostly adult symptoms. It is meant to give our visitors some insight into various mental health disorders.

List of Adult Disorders

Adjustment Disorder

Alcohol/Substance Abuse

Anorexia Nervosa

Antisocial Personality Disorder

Attention-Deficit Disorder (ADD, ADHD)

Autistic Disorder

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Bipolar Disorder

Borderline Personality Disorder

Bulimia Nervosa

Conduct Disorder

Cyclothymia Disorder

Delusional Disorder

Dementia (Alcoholic, Alzheimer's type)

Dependent Personality Disorder

Dissociative Identity Disorder

Dysthymic Disorder

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Histrionic Personality Disorder

Major Depressive Disorder

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder

Oppositional-Defiant Disorder

Paranoid Personality Disorder

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Schizoaffective Disorder

Schizoid Personality Disorder

Schizotypal Personality Disorder

Separation Anxiety Disorder

Specific Phobia

Tourette's Disorder

Overview of
Various Disorders & General Mental Health Issues

What is Mental Illness?

Mental_Illness (An Overview)

Anxiety Disorders

Childhood Disorders

Coping with Aids

Manic Depressive Disorder

Eating Disorders

Hospitalization

Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome-PTSD

Substance Abuse

Teenage Suicide

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