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Mental disorders

Mental disorders comprise a broad range of problems, with different symptoms. However, they are generally characterized by some combination of abnormal thoughts, emotions, behaviour and relationships with others. Examples are schizophrenia, depression, mental retardation and disorders due to drug abuse. Most of these disorders can be successfully treated.

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- Mental health

FACT SHEETS

- Mental health: strengthening mental health promotion
- Mental health problems: the undefined and hidden burden

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- Mental health: disorders management
- Project Atlas: Resources for Mental Health and Neurological Disorders

FEATURES

- Q&A: How can the human rights of people with mental disorders be promoted and protected?
- Online Q&A: What are the early signs of mental disorders?
- Denied citizens: mental health and human rights


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