Allison Futterman, Jun 18, 2022
While some mental disorders are comparatively well known, such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, there are other mental conditions that impact few individuals and are rarely heard about.
In some instances, there are only a few reported cases of rare mental conditions. For Capgras syndrome, there are only 0.12 percent of the general population with the condition. But understanding rare mental conditions can lead to improvements in treatment and support. Since social stigmas sometimes prevent individuals from finding care, raising awareness for mental conditions is a hopeful tactic to reducing stigmas. Here are just a handful that are seldom talked about.
