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●​ Examples : Types include Bipolar I disorder (mania and depression episodes), Bipolar II disorder (depression and hypomania episodes), and cyclothymia bipolar disorder (persistent hypomania and mania). ●​ Indicators and Symptoms : Manic episodes involve elevated mood, impulsivity, sleep deprivation, grandiosity, and delusions. Cognitive Mental Health Disorders ●​ Examples : Cognitive disorders encompass dementia, organic brain syndrome, and delirium. ●​ Indicators and Symptoms : Cognitive disorder symptoms are detailed in the "Identifying Signs and Symptoms of Impaired Cognition" section. Personality Mental Health Disorders ●​ Examples : Cluster A disorders (schizoid, paranoid, schizotypal), Cluster B disorders (narcissistic, antisocial, histrionic, borderline), and Cluster C disorders (dependent, avoidant, obsessive-compulsive personality disorder). ●​ Indicators and Symptoms : Each disorder presents distinct characteristics, from detachment (schizoid) to impulsiveness and instability (borderline). Substance Use and Addictive Disorders ●​ Examples : Disorders include alcoholism, illicit drug abuse, and impulse control disorders like gambling addiction. ●​ Indicators and Symptoms : Symptoms are covered in the section "Assessing the client for Drug and Alcohol Dependencies, Withdrawal or Toxicities and Intervening Appropriately." Eating Disorders ●​ Examples : Anorexia nervosa (restrictive and binge-eating types), bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder. ●​ Indicators and Symptoms : Each disorder presents its own set of symptoms, such as excessive food restriction (anorexia) and binge-purging cycles (bulimia). Psychotic Disorders ●​ Examples : Schizophrenia, delusional disorder, schizophreniform disorder, schizoaffective disorder, and more. ●​ Indicators and Symptoms : Symptoms encompass cognitive deficits, affective symptoms, positive symptoms (hallucinations, delusions), and negative symptoms (emotional flatness). ●​ Treatments : Alongside milieu therapy and counseling, treatments can include medications, tailored interventions, and protective measures based on the specific disorder.

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