Disorders Library List

A pattern of alcohol use that becomes harmful or hard to control.

The most common cause of dementia, involving progressive memory and cognitive decline.

An eating disorder marked by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image, leading to severe restriction of food and significant weight loss. It affects the body as well as the mind, and can become medically dangerous.

A pattern of disregard for the rights of others and social norms.

A condition involving inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity.

A lifelong developmental condition affecting communication, interaction and behaviour.

The most common eating disorder: recurrent episodes of eating unusually large amounts of food with a sense of loss of control — without the compensating behaviours of bulimia — often followed by guilt, shame or distress.

A condition marked by episodes of depression alternating with periods of elevated or manic mood.

A pattern of instability in emotions, self-image and relationships.

An eating disorder involving repeated episodes of binge eating followed by attempts to compensate — such as self-induced vomiting, laxative misuse, fasting or excessive exercise — with self-worth strongly tied to body shape and weight.

PTSD arising from prolonged or repeated trauma, with added difficulties in emotion and relationships.

A milder, chronic form of mood instability with numerous ups and downs over time.

Persistent false beliefs held despite contrary evidence, without other psychotic features.

A decline in memory and thinking that interferes with daily life.

A persistent low mood and loss of interest that affects daily functioning.

Compulsive drug use despite harmful consequences.

Excessive, hard-to-control worry about many areas of life.

Specific difficulties acquiring skills such as reading, writing or maths.

A pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration and limited empathy.

Eating problems that cause real distress and harm but don't fit the full pattern of anorexia, bulimia or binge eating disorder. OSFED is common and just as deserving of care — symptoms do not need to be 'severe enough' to justify seeking help.

Recurrent, unexpected panic attacks with intense physical symptoms.

Intense, irrational fear of a specific object or situation.

A reaction to a traumatic event involving re-experiencing, avoidance and heightened arousal.

A serious condition affecting thoughts, perceptions and behaviour.

Marked fear of social or performance situations and being judged.