Some common mental health conditions that nurses may encounter include:
1. Depression: A mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities. 2. Anxiety Disorders: Conditions involving excessive fear or anxiety, such as generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder, and social anxiety disorder. 3. Bipolar Disorder: A mental health condition marked by extreme mood swings, including emotional highs (mania) and lows (depression). 4. Schizophrenia: A severe mental disorder characterized by distortions in thinking, perception, emotions, language, sense of self, and behavior. 5. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): A condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, leading to severe anxiety, flashbacks, and uncontrollable thoughts about the event.
