mental disorder treatment in Ipoh

Mental disorder

A mental disorder or mental illness

is a psychological pattern or anomaly, potentially reflected in behavior, that is generally associated with distress or disability, and which is not considered part of normal development

of a person's culture. Mental disorders are generally defined by a combination of how a

person feels, acts, thinks or perceives. This may be associated with particular regions or

functions of the brain or rest of the nervous system, often in a social context. The recognition

and understanding of mental health conditions have changed over time and across cultures

and there are still variations in definition, assessment and classification, although standard

guideline criteria are widely used. In many cases, there appears to be a continuum between

mental health and mental illness, making diagnosis complex. According to the World Health

Organisation (WHO), over a third of people in most countries report problems at some time

in their life which meet criteria for diagnosis of one or more of the common types of mental

disorder.

The causes of mental disorders are varied and in some cases unclear, and theories may

incorporate findings from a range of fields. Services are based in psychiatric hospitals or in

the community, and assessments are carried out by psychiatrists, clinical psychologists and

clinical social workers, using various methods but often relying on observation and

questioning. Clinical treatments are provided by various mental health professionals.

Psychotherapy and psychiatric medication are two major treatment options, as are social

interventions, peer support and self-help. In a minority of cases there might be involuntary

detention or involuntary treatment, where legislation allows. Stigma and discrimination can

add to the suffering and disability associated with mental disorders (or with being diagnosed

or judged as having a mental disorder), leading to various social movements attempting to

increase understanding and challenge social exclusion. Prevention is now appearing in some

mental health strategies.

NEWHOPE MEDIC

(PUSAT RAWATAN TRADISI WONG)

No. 54, Jalan Pasir Putih

Taman Shatin

31650 Ipoh

Perak

Contact No. : 012-4520077