Mental Health Conditions

Mental illnesses are disorders, ranging from mild to severe, that affect a person’s thinking, mood, and/or behavior. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly one-in-five adults live with a mental illness.

Many factors contribute to mental health conditions, including:

• Biological factors, such as genes or brain chemistry
• Life experiences, such as trauma or abuse
• Family history of mental health problems

Some mental health topics include:

• Antisocial personality disorder
• Anxiety disorders (including generalized anxiety, panic disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), phobias, and social anxiety)
• Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Bipolar disorder
• Borderline personality disorder (BPD)
• Co-Occurring Disorders
• Depression
• Eating disorders (including anorexia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and bulimia nervosa)
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Schizophrenia
• Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
• Self-harm