Diseases & Conditions

Mental health is a crucial aspect of overall well-being, affecting how we think, feel, and behave in daily life. Various mental health conditions, such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and OCD, can impact individuals differently, influencing their emotions, relationships, and daily activities.

Early awareness, proper diagnosis, and professional support can make a significant difference in managing these conditions effectively.

Explore the list below to learn more about different mental health disorders, their symptoms, causes, and available treatment options. Click on a condition to access detailed information and resources.

• Acute Stress Disorder

  Acute Stress Disorder is a short-term mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. Symptoms include intense anxiety, dissociation, and flashbacks that can last up to a month.

• Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

  Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic condition that affects millions of children and often continues into adulthood. ADHD includes a combination of persistent problems, such as difficulty sustaining attention, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior (thoughtless behavior).

• Alzheimer’s Disease

  Alzheimer’s Disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder causing memory loss, confusion, and cognitive decline. It primarily affects older adults, linked to brain plaques and tangles.

• Anorexia Nervosa

  Anorexia Nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by extreme weight loss and an intense fear of gaining weight. It often involves distorted body image and severe food restriction.

• Anxiety

  Anxiety involves excessive, persistent worry and fear that interfere with daily activities. Symptoms include restlessness, rapid heartbeat, and difficulty concentrating.

• Autism

  Autism is a developmental disorder marked by challenges in social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors. It typically appears in early childhood and varies widely in severity.

• Bipolar Disorder

  Bipolar Disorder features extreme mood swings, from manic highs with elevated energy to depressive lows. It affects daily functioning and often requires lifelong management.

• Body Dysmorphic Disorder

  Body dysmorphic disorder is a mental health condition in which you can’t stop thinking about one or more perceived defects or flaws in your appearance.

• Borderline Personality Disorder

  Borderline Personality Disorder is defined by unstable emotions, relationships, and self-image. It often leads to impulsive behavior and intense fear of abandonment.

• Conduct Disorder

  Conduct disorder (CD) is a mental health condition that affects children and teens that’s characterized by a consistent pattern of aggressive behaviors and actions that harm the well-being of others. Children with conduct disorder also often violate rules and societal norms.

• Dementia

  Dementia encompasses a range of symptoms including memory loss and impaired thinking, often worsening over time. It’s caused by various diseases, with Alzheimer’s being the most common.

• Depression

  Depression is a mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest, affecting daily life. Symptoms include low energy, hopelessness, and changes in sleep or appetite.

• Dissociative Disorders

  Dissociative Disorders involve a disconnection from thoughts, memories, or identity, often due to trauma. They include conditions like Dissociative Identity Disorder with symptoms of amnesia.

• Eating Disorders

  Eating Disorders are serious conditions involving distorted thoughts about food, weight, and body shape. They include anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating, often leading to severe health issues.

• Gender Dysphoria

  Gender Dysphoria is the distress felt when one’s gender identity doesn’t match their assigned sex at birth. It can lead to anxiety, depression, and a desire for gender affirmation.

• Insomnia

  Insomnia is a sleep disorder causing difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or achieving restful sleep. It often results in daytime fatigue and impaired functioning.

• Narcissistic Personality Disorder

  Narcissistic Personality Disorder features an inflated sense of self-importance and a lack of empathy for others. It often involves arrogance and a need for excessive admiration.

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

  Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is marked by intrusive, unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviors or rituals. These compulsions aim to reduce anxiety but often disrupt daily life.

• Panic Disorder

  Panic Disorder involves recurrent, unexpected panic attacks with intense fear and physical symptoms like rapid heartbeat. It often leads to persistent worry about future attacks.

• Personality Disorders

  Personality Disorders are enduring patterns of behavior and inner experience that deviate from cultural norms. They cause distress or impairment, including types like Borderline and Narcissistic.

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

  Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is triggered by a terrifying event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety. Symptoms can persist and disrupt daily life if untreated.

• Schizophrenia

  Schizophrenia is a chronic mental disorder featuring hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking. It often disrupts perception of reality and requires ongoing treatment.