Mental Health

Discover facts about mental health issues and disorders that can affect people of every age and gender. These resources can help you in identifying symptoms, how to manage them, treatment options and more.

Depression

Depression (major depressive disorder or clinical depression) is a common but serious mood disorder that can cause severe symptoms. These symptoms affect how you feel, think, and handle daily activites like sleeping, eating and working. 

Postpartum Depression develops after or around the time a woman gives birth. Symptoms of PDD may include anxiety, sadness, difficulty sleeping, or disturbing thoughts.

Anxiety

Anxiety disorders involve more than temporary worry or fear. Occasional anxiety can be expected in life but for someone with an anxiety disorder the anxiety does not go away and symptoms can interfere with daily activities such as work, schooling and relationships.

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a brain disorder that is marked by an ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity impulsivity that can interfere with daily functioning or development.

Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar Disorder (can be know as manic-depressive illness) is a brain disorder that unusually shifts ones mood, energy, activity level and ability to carry out daily activities.

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