Mental Health Disorders

While most caregivers will work with elderly or aging adults,

some will work with other populations that also need assistance.

You may work with people with mental health problems.

You may work with the following mental health problems as a caregiver:

Anxiety Disorders

Schizophrenia

Mood Disorders

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A person with an anxiety disorder may not be able to cope with life’s challenges.

Anxiety Disorders

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• Panic Disorder

• Phobias

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Anxiety Disorders

Four most common forms:

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Schizophrenia is a severe, chronic and disabling mental health disorder.

Schizophrenia

Symptoms of this disorder include:

• Delusions • Hallucinations

• Paranoia

• Psychosis

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Individuals with schizophrenia may work and be independent while taking appropriate medication.

Schizophrenia

Medications have side effects that can be unpleasant however, causing many with this disorder to discontinue their medication, and their symptoms to reoccur.

Anxiety Disorders Schizophrenia Mood Disorders