World Health Organization estimates that nearly 1 in 7 people worldwide live with a mental disorder. In addition to the psychiatric conditions separately mentioned, Dementia; Personality Disorder; Earing Disorder; and Sleep Disorder are important diagnostic conditions and are described here as other mental health conditions. Since the motto is
"NO HEALTH WITHOUT MENTAL HEALTH"
Personality disorders describe enduring patterns of emotional, interpersonal, behavioural, and thinking difficulties that can cause distress and affect relationships, identity, work, and daily functioning. The prevalence of any personality disorder is approximately 12% in Western adult populations. Commonly described types of personality disorders include:
Cluster A: Often associated with suspiciousness, social withdrawal, or unusual thinking.
Cluster B: Often associated with emotional instability, impulsivity, intense relationships, anger, identity disturbance, or risk-taking.
Cluster C: Often associated with anxiety, avoidance, dependency, perfectionism, or fear of criticism.
A compassionate and consistent approach is essential. Medication may help associated symptoms such as depression, anxiety, or sleep disturbance, but is not usually the main treatment. Treatment, therefore, is primarily psychological. Helpful interventions may include:
