Mental Health

Mental health disorders are common conditions that affect thinking, emotions, and behaviors. Recognizing these disorders is the first step towards finding appropriate treatment.
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Schizophrenia: Signs, Symptoms, and Complications
By Ruth Edwards
Bipolar disorder with swings from mania to depression
Bipolar Disorder: Symptoms, Types, Causes, Treatment
By Jenn Sinrich
A despondent woman weighing herself in the bathroom
Types of Eating Disorders
By Catherine Renton
synthetic cathinones
Bath Salts Effects: Dangers of Abuse
By Michelle Polizzi
Senior tandem skydiving
What Is Adrenaline?
By Michelle Pugle
woman staring out the window
Phases of a Schizophrenic Episode and How to Help
By Ashley Braun, MPH, RD
A woman in gray sweatshirt looks toward camera at a nurse holding a prescription bottle
Buspar: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Precautions
By Sarah Bence
A young white woman sits in a chair, resting her head on her hand, and holding a teddy bear.
Complex PTSD: Risks Factors and Warning Signs
By Heather Jones
Young woman in quarantine wearing a mask and looking through the window
Phobia: Definition, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
By Michelle Pugle
Person standing in window along with back turned
Laughing Disorder: Treatment and Management
By Ashley Braun, MPH, RD
A mature man with dark hair and a beard touching his face with his hands and looking at his reflection in the bathroom mirror.
What Are the Different Types of Schizophrenia?
By Heather Jones
Depressed and Stressed Young Man Sits on the Edge of Bed at Night, Suffering From Insomnia Because of Sex Problems. His Young Wife Lies Beside Him Feeling Empathy.
What Is Sexual Relationship Disorder?
By S. Nicole Lane
depressed woman
Major Depressive Disorder: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
By Jenn Sinrich
A young woman having a therapeutic session with a psychologist
Types of Delusions
By Catherine Renton
Man in brown coat and backpack perched on steep hill looking behind and below him to a steep drop
Acrophobia: Definition, Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
By Sarah Bence
Woman with goggles swimming below the surface in dark water
Thalassophobia: Definition, Symptoms, Traits, Causes, Treatment
By Sarah Bence
persistent depressive disorder
What Is Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)?
By Sherry Christiansen
A young, gay couple sits at a restaurant counter
Codependency: Definition, Symptoms, Traits, Causes, Treatment
By Heather Jones
man looking at house mess
Hoarding: Definition, Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
By Michelle Polizzi
situational depression
What Is Situational Depression (Adjustment Disorder)?
By Sherry Christiansen
Girl sits in profile with eyes closed and hands over mouth
Panic Attacks: Signs, Symptoms, and Complications
By Sarah Bence
Young girl dealing with schizophrenia
Childhood Schizophrenia: Definition, Symptoms, Traits, Causes, and Treatment
By Heather Jones
atypical depression
Atypical Depression: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
By Sherry Christiansen
Girl looking out window
Seasonal Affective Disorder: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
By Michelle Polizzi
Portrait of young woman with anxiety
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
By Heather Jones
clinical depression
What Is Clinical Depression (Major Depressive Disorder)?
By Sherry Christiansen
Depression and sleep deprivation are linked
The Link Between Sleep Deprivation and Depression
By Lauren Krouse
Cenesthopathy often triggers repeated visits to the dentist
Cenesthopathic Schizophrenia: Definition, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
By Heidi Moawad, MD
woman pours pills into hand from prescription bottle
Methoprazine: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Precautions
By Angelica Bottaro
Friends making a healthy meal
Orthorexia: Symptoms, Risk Factors, Treatment
By Michelle Pugle
A little under the weather
PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Syndrome): Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
By Michelle Pugle
Close-up of woman sitting on bed holding pills and glass of water
Wellbutrin (Bupropion): Uses, Side Effects, Dosages
By Steph Coelho
Anxious person may be experiencing agoraphobia
Agoraphobia: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment
By Lauren Krouse
Video meeting on desktop screen
Social Anxiety: Definition, Symptoms, Traits, Causes, Treatment
By Michelle Pugle
Home office
What Is an Anxiety Disorder?
By Michelle Pugle
Women distressed holding hair
Trichotillomania (Hair-Pulling Disorder): Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
By Kimberly Charleson
Nervous woman at doctor's office
Bipolar Disorder: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Causes, Treatment
By Michelle Pugle
Elementary age, Black girl holds mom or teacher's hand before school begins. She wears a backpack and clings to mom with uncertainty about starting school.
Separation Anxiety Disorder: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
By Heather Jones
Pregnant woman in blue shirt holds stomach and back and looks down
Perinatal Depression: Definition, Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
By Sarah Bence
Women receiving an award in front of others
Imposter Syndrome: Signs, Causes, Overcoming
By Kimberly Charleson
Troubled woman in contemplation
Trypophobia: Definition, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
By Michelle Polizzi
A man talking to a therapist
Lithium: Meaning, Side Effects, Precautions
By Carisa Brewster
Emotional support dog with companion
Emotional Support Dog: Definition, Health Benefits, Qualifications
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Girl in hijab squeezes eyes shut and holds hands to either side of her head
Anxiety Attack: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
By Sarah Bence
oxycodone and alcohol
The Risks of Combining Oxycodone and Alcohol
Medically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MD
Young woman with hand on chest
What Is Panic Disorder? Symptoms, Treatments, and Causes
By Catherine Renton
Woman looking sad away from group of other people
Social Anxiety Disorder: Definition, Symptoms, Treatment
By Kimberly Charleson
Cocaine addiction treatment may involve your family
Cocaine Addiction: Definition, Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
By Heidi Moawad, MD
girl with eating disorder
Signs and Treatments for Different Eating Disorders
By Catherine Renton
depressed woman
What Is Depression? A Closer Look at This Mood Disorder
By Catherine Renton
woman deep breathing
Breathing Exercises: The 10 Best Ones for Anxiety
By Martta Kelly
Parent assists child who has spit up
Rumination Disorder: Definition, Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
By Brianna Bell
Drug addiction can lead to isolation
Xanax Addiction: Definition, Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
By Heidi Moawad, MD
Adderall addiction can affect anyone
Adderall Addiction: Definition, Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
By Heidi Moawad, MD
Epsom salt
Magnesium Sulfate for Anxiety: Benefits, Uses, and Safety
By Martta Kelly
A woman squeezes between two rock canyon walls
Claustrophobia: Meaning, Symptoms, Causes
By Sarah Bence
A woman with furrowed brows holds her head and looks at her phone
Anxiety: Signs, Symptoms, and Complications
By Sarah Bence
child with weighted blanket
Weighted Blankets: Uses, Benefits, Risks, and Safety
By Martta Kelly
Gifts for anxiety
The 11 Best Gifts for People with Anxiety of 2021
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
ADHD
ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder): Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
By Sherry Christiansen