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Could you explain what is a mental health disorder?

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Dr. Alan Koenigsberg answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Ask psychologist: Psychiatrists tend to deal with psychiatric illnesses, as we are physicians. We use many forms of treatments, depending on the illness and its cause.. If you would like a definition of a psychiatric disorder, let me know.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Mental Disorder: disorder, is a diagnosis by a mental health professional of a behavioral or mental pattern that may cause suffering or a poor ability to function in life.

Answered 1/15/2017

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Can mental health facilities hire people who have mental disorders?

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