Understanding
Neurological Disorders
What are neurological disorders?
The central nervous system (CNS) is composed of the brain and spinal cord main “processing centre” that controls the workings of the body.
There are many conditions of the central nervous system; namely the following neurological disorders, of which some fall under the classification of mental illness:
- Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Bipolar Disorder
- Dementia
- Depression
- Epilepsy
- General Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Panic Disorder
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Schizophrenia
- Social Anxiety Disorder
You can also find out about Chronic Pain and read about the Depression-Pain Link under the Pain section.
Looking for the patient information leaflet for your prescribed medicine? You can find an alphabetical list of all package inserts here.
Additionally, you can find resources for supporting your mental health at Let’s Talk.
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