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What is the percentage of people in the US who have experienced mental disorders at some point in their lifetime?
What is the percentage of people in the US who have experienced mental disorders at some point in their lifetime?
Which of the following is NOT a common mental disorder?
Which of the following is NOT a common mental disorder?
What is the percentage of people who are affected by major depressive disorder at some point in their lifetime?
What is the percentage of people who are affected by major depressive disorder at some point in their lifetime?
Study Notes
- Psychiatric disorders are mental illnesses that affect thinking, mood, and/or behavior.
- 1 in 7 people have at least one mental health disorder.
- Over 50% of the US population has experienced mental disorders at some point in their lifetime.
- Depression and anxiety are the most common mental disorders.
- Other mental disorders include bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, ADHD, and autism.
- Psychiatric disorders have high heritability, but environmental factors also play a role.
- Psychiatric disorders are complex diseases that are polygenic and multifactorial.
- Major depressive disorder affects 10-15% of people at some point in their lifetime.
- Schizophrenia affects 0.5% of people at some point in their lifetime.
- Psychiatric disorders are common and can have a significant impact on individuals and society.
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Description
Test your knowledge on psychiatric disorders with this quiz! From depression and anxiety to bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, this quiz covers a range of mental illnesses that can affect thinking, mood, and behavior. Learn about the heritability and environmental factors that contribute to these complex diseases. See how much you know about the prevalence of these disorders and their impact on individuals and society.
