A mental illness that manifests for a short time and is non-recurring is categorised as a(n) __________ mental disorder
a. episodic
b. temporary
c. chronic
d. somatic
b
A temporary mental disorder is one that lasts a relatively
short time; for example a single episode of depression. This
type of mental disorder does not recur.
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