The most common mental health disorders in Maharashtra are depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. Schizophrenia is less common.
Depression is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. Fortunately, it is also treatable. Depression causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities once enjoyed. It can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems and can decrease a person’s ability to function at work and at home.
Anxiety is a feeling of fear, worry, or unease that can be mild or severe. Everyone has feelings of anxiety from time to time. But for some people, anxiety can become a chronic problem that interferes with their daily lives.
Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. People with bipolar disorder experience periods of extremely elevated mood, known as mania, and periods of depression.
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. People with schizophrenia may seem like they have lost touch with reality. They may have unusual beliefs, see or hear things that are not there, and feel like they are being followed or watched.
If you are experiencing any of the symptoms of a mental health disorder, it is important to seek professional help. There are many effective treatments available, and you can get better.