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GlossaryMental Health Issues (Mental Illnesses)

conditions affecting mood, thinking, and behavior

Mental Health Issues, also known as Mental Disorders or Psychiatric Disorders, refer to a wide range of conditions that affect a person's mood, thinking, and behavior. These can include depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, eating disorders, and addictive behaviors. Mental health issues can significantly impact daily functioning and quality of life, and they often require a combination of medication, therapy, and lifestyle changes for effective management.

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research Illness and Femininity in Hilary Mantel’s Giving Up the Ghost

1 citations, September 2017 in “Textual Practice”

The document concludes that Hilary Mantel's memoir shows how childhood experiences affect adult health, criticizing modern medicine for ignoring the mental aspects of physical illness.

research Illness Perception in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia and Alopecia Areata in China

17 citations, May 2016 in “Journal of Psychosomatic Research”

Illness perception affects mental health and quality of life in Chinese alopecia patients.

research Twenty-Five and Up Study: A New Wave of the Brisbane Longitudinal Twin Study

18 citations, June 2019 in “Twin research and human genetics”

The 25Up study collected extensive data on mental disorders and related factors in Australian twins and siblings to investigate the genetics of psychiatric illnesses.

research Plica Polonica: Trichoscopic Findings with a Brief Literature Review

January 2021 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online”

Plica polonica is a rare condition where hair becomes irreversibly tangled, and the treatment is to cut the matted hair.

research Blockbuster Weight-Loss Drugs Not Tied to Suicidality, Studies Show

May 2024 in “Psychiatric News”

Weight-loss drugs are not linked to suicidal thoughts.

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community Male pattern baldness, and mental health

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 323 upvotes 9 months ago

A 48-year-old man has been using minoxidil for 15 years and considered finasteride but stopped due to potential side effects. He is concerned about his mental health and the impact of hair loss on self-image, and he encourages support among men experiencing hair loss.

community My Last Post on this Subreddit: Nuclear Option

in Chat 27 upvotes 1 year ago

User starts final hair loss regimen with various treatments and plans to leave subreddit for mental health. Others believe user's hair is fine and the regimen is unnecessary and potentially harmful.

community Why I believe PFS is not a "real" condition (and what I believe it is instead)

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 14 upvotes 1 year ago

The post argues that Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) is likely not real and suggests symptoms may be due to mental health issues or the nocebo effect. The conversation includes personal experiences with finasteride, highlighting both positive and negative effects, and emphasizes consulting doctors and using reliable sources for medication.

community I've been afflicted by post finasteride syndrome, what now?

in Finasteride 42 upvotes 5 years ago

A user experienced severe side effects from finasteride, including mental health issues and physical symptoms, and sought advice on managing post-finasteride syndrome. Suggestions included checking vitamin levels, considering dopamine agonists, and avoiding further psychiatric medications.

community The insanity of hair loss is blinding

in Chat 823 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation revolves around the psychological impact of hair loss and various treatments. Participants discuss using Minoxidil (Min) and Finasteride (Fin), hair transplants, and therapy for mental health. Some also recommend immediate action at the first signs of hair loss and joining supportive communities.

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