F06.8: Other specified mental disorders due to brain damage and dysfunction and to physical disease

Other specified mental disorders due to brain damage and dysfunction and to physical disease refer to a set of mental health conditions resulting from an injury or impairment to the brain or from physical illnesses. These conditions are diverse and their specific symptoms would depend on the underlying cause or the part of the brain that is affected. Symptoms these disorders commonly share include cognitive difficulties such as issues with memory, attention or thinking, emotional problems such as unusual mood swings or emotional outbursts, and behavioral changes such as uncharacteristic aggression, apathy or impulsiveness. Often, these conditions can greatly affect an individual's daily life, making it challenging for the person to carry out tasks and responsibilities as they had before the brain injury or illness onset. The progression of these conditions can also vary greatly, based on factors like the nature and severity of the brain damage or disease, the individual's general physical health, and the treatment provided.