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What Are Cognitive Disorders?

Cognitive disorders cause someone’s brain to process information incorrectly. This results in impaired awareness and judgment, difficulty reasoning and focusing, loss of memory, and abnormal mental capacity. People with cognitive disorders have problems acquiring, mentally organizing, and responding to information, which results in an inability to function normally in everyday life situations.

How Common Are Cognitive Disorders?

Cognitive disorders are particularly common in older populations. The most common of these conditions is Alzheimer’s, which affects more than five million people in the United States. Mild cognitive impairment and non-age-related cognitive disorders, such as various types of amnesia, are less common.

Types of Cognitive Disorders

The term “cognitive disorders” covers a wide range of conditions that affect cognition. LifeStance Health providers can help patients with cognitive disorders such as:

  • Alzheimer’s Disease
  • Amnesia
  • Delirium
  • Dementia
  • Cognitive Disorders Not Otherwise Specified

Cognitive Disorders Faq:

  • What are cognitive disorders?

    Cognitive disorders cause your brain to process information incorrectly, resulting in poor awareness and judgment, difficulty reasoning and focusing, loss of memory, and an abnormal mental capacity.

  • What causes cognitive disorders?

    Cognitive disorders are caused by a variety of things including hormonal imbalances in the womb, genetic predispositions, environmental factors, and a lack of proper nutrition during infancy.

  • How do I know if I have a cognitive disorder?

    Signs of cognitive disorder vary by age, but some common signs are confusion, loss of short-term or long-term memory, impaired judgment, and looking like you are confused or in a daze.

  • How are cognitive disorder diagnosed?

    A diagnosis is made based on the information you provide to a mental health practitioner, and the results of neurological exams, lab tests, brain imaging work, and mental status testing.

  • What should I do if I think that I or a loved one has cognitive disorders?

    Talk to someone who can help. LifeStance is your online resource for finding the right mental health professionals to deal with cognitive disorders, and other related mental health issues.

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