A brief discussion on three common mental disorders

Naval Garg

doi:10.59400/apr.v2i1.1375

A brief discussion on three common mental disorders

Naval Garg Delhi Technological University, New Delhi 110042, India

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.59400/apr.v2i1.1375

Abstract

Mental disorders are complex and multifaceted issues that affect individuals across all societies, including modern ones. Several factors, such as information overload, blind materialism, sedentary lifestyle, sleep disruption, and lack of face-to-face interactions, contribute to growing instances of mental disorders. While advancements in understanding and treating mental health conditions have been made, modern society has its own unique challenges that can contribute to the prevalence and manifestation of these disorders. A growing number of concerns are raised about mental diseases, which is also one of the main topics of Volume 2, Issue 1 of Applied Psychology Research. Three prevalent mental illnesses discussed in this issue are eating disorders, autism, and job burnout.

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2024-02-28

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Garg, N. (2024). A brief discussion on three common mental disorders. Applied Psychology Research, 2(1), 1375. https://doi.org/10.59400/apr.v2i1.1375

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Vol. 2 No. 1 (2023)

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Editorial

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