9. SCHIZOAFFECTIVE DISORDER
This mental illness is a combination of schizophrenia symptoms, such as delusions and hallucination and mood disorder, such as mania or depression. Schizoaffective disorder is a life-long illness that can affect the patient’s day to day life including school, work, friend, and other social contacts. Most people with this illness have periodic episodes when this symptoms surface. While there is no cure for this disorder, symptoms can be controlled with a combination of medication and counselling.
10. ANXIETY DISORDER
Imagine sitting in a chair and getting a strong feeling that you’re about to fall but you don’t. That’s what it’s like to have an anxiety disorder. People suffering from this disorder feel constant anxiety and stress for no apparent reason. Treatment for this disorder includes counselling and medication, including antidepressants. If left untreated, this illness can reduce productivity and diminish the individual’s standard of living.