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Mental breakdownMental breakdown (also known as nervous breakdown) is a non-medical term used to describe a sudden, acute attack of mental illness such as depression or anxiety. When used in common social discourse, the term often has pejorative connotations. Additional recommended knowledgeSpecific cases are usually described as a "breakdown" only after a person becomes unable to function in day-to-day life due to mental illness. At that point the person's condition is advanced, and seeking professional aid is likely advisable. Like the term “sanity,” the terms "nervous breakdown" and "mental breakdown" have no medical definition and are not used in a clinical sense. However, the medical or personal problems precipitating a sudden breakdown may well benefit from professional medical or psychological treatment. A mental breakdown is not the same as a panic attack, though mental breakdowns can trigger panic. CausesCauses of breakdown might include:
The sudden, acute onset of the following mental illnesses might be classified as breakdowns:
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