Mental Health Illness

Anxiety disorders are characterized by extreme levels of fear or anxiety, in contrast to the more typical nervousness or anxiousness. Approximately 30% of adults will experience an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives, making it the most prevalent mental health concern.

Those who suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) experience a cycle of intrusive, unwanted thoughts and fears that prompt them to engage in ritualistic, distressing behaviors. Approximately 2.2% of the population in the U.S. will experience OCD at some point in their lives.

Depression is a mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest. It can affect your mental and physical health and how you feel, think, and act. The teen and young adult population have the fastest-growing rate of depression in the United States, at nearly 10%

Formerly known as manic depression, bipolar disorder is a mental illness characterized by extreme highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression). Approximately 4% of the adult population will develop bipolar disorder at some point in their lives.

This mental health condition refers to a collection of emotional and behavioral issues that can arise as a result of traumatic and stressful experiences such as childhood neglect or abuse, physical or emotional violence or pain, natural disaster, or an accident.

Personality disorders are a group of ten mental health conditions characterized by persistent, disruptive patterns of thinking, behavior, mood, and interpersonal relationships. This causes significant relationship, social, occupational, and educational difficulties, and limitations.

Dissociative disorders are characterized by disconnection and lack of continuity between thoughts, memories, environment, behaviors, and identity. Symptoms of dissociation can impair all facets of mental functioning and are often a result of trauma.

Somatic symptom and related disorders is a collection of conditions in which psychological factors cause a person’s physical pain and symptoms. This condition is diagnosed when a person focuses excessively on physical symptoms, such as pain, weakness, or shortness of breath, to the point of significant distress.

Unhealthy or problematic eating behaviors characterize feeding and eating disorders. They are considered serious mental health disorders with high morbidity and mortality risks that disproportionately affect the young population. Eating disorders affect nearly 9% of the American population.

There are numerous types of sleep-wake disorders. All involve difficulty falling asleep or staying awake at desirable or socially acceptable times. They are among the most frequently encountered clinical issues in medicine and psychiatry.

Autism spectrum disorder affects a person’s ability to interact socially, communicate verbally and nonverbally, and engage in repetitive behaviors. Autism affects approximately one in fifty-four American children.

ADHD is one of the most prevalent childhood neurodevelopmental disorders. Typically diagnosed during childhood, the disorder frequently persists into adulthood. Children with ADHD may struggle to pay attention, control impulsive behaviors, or be overly active.

A learning disorder is a problem with information processing that prevents a person from learning and applying a skill effectively. This neurodevelopmental disorder is typically diagnosed in preschool children, though many people do not realize it until they are adults.

Gender dysphoria is a feeling of discomfort caused by a mismatch between a person’s biological sex and gender identity. This sense of unease or dissatisfaction may be so intense that it contributes to depression and anxiety and has detrimental effects on daily life.