Common mental disorders

Abstract

AbstractCommon mental disorders (CMDs) are group of psychiatric disorders that are highly prevalent and associated with impairment in the functioning and quality of life of the individual. Depression and anxiety disorders are often considered as CMDs with a high occurrence in women. Clinicians working in primary care and general hospital settings need to be aware of CMDs and make appropriate assessments and interventions. This chapter on CMDs explains the conceptual framework of disorders under its definition and describes the clinical features, epidemiology, probable aetiology and pathogenesis, course, and outcome. It also includes a section on pathways to care and management.