Mental and health conditions

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction, together with restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities. Symptoms begin during the early developmental period and result in clinically significant impairment in social, educational, occupational, or other important areas of functioning.

Is a severe chronic psychiatric disorder characterized by disturbances in thought, perception, emotion, behavior, and cognition. The condition typically follows a relapsing and remitting course and may significantly impair social, occupational, and interpersonal functioning.

Is a chronic psychiatric disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of mania, hypomania, depression, or mixed affective states. The disorder is associated with significant impairment in social, occupational, and psychological functioning and may substantially affect maternal and fetal well-being during pregnancy.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic anxiety-related mental disorder characterized by the presence of obsessions, compulsions, or both. Obsessions are recurrent, persistent, intrusive thoughts, urges, or images that cause marked anxiety or distress, while compulsions are repetitive behaviors or mental acts performed in response to obsessions or according to rigid rules.

Is an anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent, unexpected panic attacks accompanied by persistent concern about having additional attacks or their consequences. Panic attacks are sudden episodes of intense fear or discomfort that reach a peak within minutes and are associated with a variety of physical and psychological symptoms.