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<p>Mental disorders include a wide range of problems, including</p> <ul> <li><a href='https://medlineplus.gov/anxiety.html'>Anxiety disorders</a>, including <a href='https://medlineplus.gov/panicdisorder.html'>panic disorder</a>, <a href='https://medlineplus.gov/obsessivecompulsivedisorder.html'>obsessive-compulsive disorder</a>, <a href='https://medlineplus.gov/posttraumaticstressdisorder.html'>post-traumatic stress disorder</a>, and <a href='https://medlineplus.gov/phobias.html'>phobias</a></li> <li><a href='https://medlineplus.gov/bipolardisorder.html'>Bipolar disorder</a></li> <li><a href='https://medlineplus.gov/depression.html'>Depression</a></li> <li><a href='https://medlineplus.gov/mooddisorders.html'>Mood disorders</a></li> <li><a href='https://medlineplus.gov/personalitydisorders.html'>Personality disorders</a></li> <li><a href='https://medlineplus.gov/psychoticdisorders.html'>Psychotic disorders</a>, including <a href='https://medlineplus.gov/schizophrenia.html'>schizophrenia</a></li> </ul> <p>There are many causes of mental disorders. Your genes and family history may play a role. Your life experiences, such as stress or a history of abuse, may also matter. Biological factors can also be part of the cause. A traumatic brain injury can lead to a mental disorder. A mother's exposure to viruses or toxic chemicals while pregnant may play a part. Other factors may increase your risk, such as use of illegal drugs or having a serious medical condition like cancer.</p> <p>Medications and counseling can help many mental disorders. </p>
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Mental disorders include a wide range of problems, including There are many causes of mental disorders. Your genes and family history may play a role. Your life experiences, such as stress or a history of abuse, may also matter. Biological factors can also be part of the cause. A traumatic brain injury can lead to a mental disorder. A mother's exposure to viruses or toxic chemicals while pregnant may play a part. Other factors may increase your risk, such as use of illegal drugs or having a serious medical condition like cancer. Medications and counseling can help many mental disorders.
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