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psychiatric illness

psychiatric illness Psychiatric illness refers to mental disorders in which a person’s ability to adapt is disrupted, mainly showing up as changes in thinking, emotions, or behavior.

Psychiatric illness refers to mental disorders in which a person’s ability to adapt is disrupted, mainly showing up as changes in thinking, emotions, or behavior. These changes lead to distress or problems with functioning.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Mental Disorders” (D001523).
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