F06: Other mental disorders due to brain damage and dysfunction and to physical disease

Other mental disorders due to brain damage and dysfunction and to physical disease refer to a group of mental conditions that occur as a result of injury or illness affecting the brain. Such conditions can result from various causes, including stroke, brain infections, traumatic brain injury, or systemic diseases like heart disease or cancer that impact the brain. The disorders in this group can have a wide range of symptoms, often related to mood, cognition, or behavior. For example, a person might experience depression, anxiety, hallucinations, memory problems, or difficulty with concentration or decision making. The progression of these disorders tends to correlate with the underlying illness or injury. They might appear suddenly after a traumatic event or develop slowly as a chronic illness progresses. The exact symptoms and disease course will vary greatly depending on the specific circumstances, such as the severity and location of brain damage, the type of physical disease, and individual factors such as age and overall health.