The objective of the MindsTogether project was to provide decision makers with evidence-based guidance about effective models for mental health and addiction services. The project was funded as a part of Government’s analysis, assessment and research activities in 2017.
A mental disorder is a medical term that refers to a diagnosable illness. A mental disorder can impact a person’s thoughts, emotions and behaviour. Sometimes our mental health is put under more strain, and experiencing temporary emotional pain in difficult circumstances is completely normal. However, it is important to recognise mental disorders and get the appropriate treatment for them.
Personality disorder develops during childhood and adolescence and can be identified in a person as a young adult. The person with the disorder rarely self-recognizes the harmfulness of their behavior.
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder with a disturbed perception of reality and thought disturbances. Early treatment is important, and many recover from their symptoms. Schizophrenia is treated in specialist care.
Eating disorders are mental disorders in which people’s relationship with food, exercising, body image (the perception of personal appearance) or their general perception of themselves have a negative impact on their health.
Psychoses are mental disorders with disturbed perceptions of reality. Early treatment is important, and many recover completely after a psychosis. Antipsychotic medications are often an important part of the treatment, which usually takes place in specialist health care.
Bipolar disorder is recognized by changes in mood, which are elevated during manic periods and decreased during depressive periods. Drug treatment can prevent illness episodes. The condition often requires treatment in psychiatric specialist care.
