mental illness

• Término amplio que designa una variedad de trastornos psíquicos que afectan al estado de ánimo, el pensamiento y el comportamiento, como la depresión, los trastornos de ansiedad, la esquizofrenia y otros.

A broad term referring to a wide range of mental health conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behavior, such as depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and others.

1. Psychological disorderB2formal

   A health condition involving changes in emotion, thinking, or behavior, often causing distress or impairment in daily functioning.

   enfermedad mental

   • Mental illness affects millions of people worldwide.
   • She sought professional help for her mental illness.
   • Stigma around mental illness is slowly decreasing.

2. Clinical diagnosisB2formal

   A broad term for a range of diagnosable mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, or schizophrenia.

   enfermedad mental

   • The doctor diagnosed him with a serious mental illness.
   • Treatment for mental illness often includes therapy and medication.
   • Early intervention can improve outcomes for mental illness.