16 August 2010
helplessness, low self–esteem and suicidal urges
Schizophrenia | Characterized by abnormal perception or bipolar disorder a mood–based psychiatric disorder characterized by alternating bouts of mania and depression
Obsessive–compulsive disorder Anxiety–based psychiatric disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviour
Panic disorder | Characterized by attacks of panic, anxiety phobia. Strong evidence links panic disorder with substance abuse such as alcoholism or drug addiction
Disclaimer: The news story on this page is the copyright of the cited publication. This has been reproduced here for visitors to review, comment on and discuss. This is in keeping with the principle of ‘Fair dealing’ or ‘Fair use’. Visitors may click on the publication name, in the news story, to visit the original article as it appears on the publication’s website.