Anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, bipolar disorder, PTSD, eating disorders and other conditions, and the treatments and therapies that help.
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Mental health is something many people take for granted, but to truly take care of yourself, you need effective strategies that focus on your mental health, just like you have strategies to keep your body in good health. Check out these resources covering self-image, overcoming setbacks, and supporting those who may be going through difficult times.
How you feel can affect your ability to carry out everyday activities, your relationships, and your overall mental health. Emotional wellness is the ability to successfully handle life's stresses and adapt to change and difficult times. Discover more about the biology of emotions and get strategies for improving your emotional health.
Wake, shower, commute, work, crash, repeat — this isn’t going to last, and you’ll burn out unless you give yourself space to change gears. Learn more about self-care and what you need to do to recuperate and keep going at a sustainable pace.
Mental health includes emotional, psychological and social well-being, and it affects how people think, feel and act. Topics include mental disorders and their signs, working with a mental health condition, the mental status exam and mental health in children, teens, mothers and older adults.
Anxiety disorders are conditions in which worry or fear doesn't go away and can get worse over time. Topics include generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder and chronic stress, along with grief and bereavement.
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is an ongoing pattern of inattention, hyperactivity or impulsivity that gets in the way of daily life. Topics include ADHD in children, teens and adults, the conditions that often come with it, stimulant medicines and complementary health approaches.
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurological and developmental disorder that begins early in life and affects how a person acts, learns, and interacts with others. Find out about symptoms, causes, treatment, and other issues related to this developmental disorder.
Bipolar disorder causes unusual shifts in mood, energy and activity levels, and it is one of several mood disorders. Topics include bipolar disorder in women, children and teens and other mood disorders such as seasonal affective disorder, along with self-harm.
Personality disorders are lasting patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving that differ from what's expected and cause distress or problems in daily life. Topics include borderline, narcissistic and antisocial personality disorder, along with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Depression is a common but serious mood disorder that affects how people feel, think and handle daily life. Topics include depression in women, men, teens and older adults, persistent depressive disorder and postpartum and perinatal depression, along with depression in people with cancer.
Depression 
Depression in Women 
Depression in Men 
Depression in Older Adults 
Teen Depression 
Postpartum Depression 
Perinatal Depression 
Depression and Complementary Health Approaches 
Depression and Cancer 
Anxiety and Depression in Children 
Persistent Depressive Disorder 
Loneliness and Social Isolation in Older Adults Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD) is a childhood condition of ongoing irritability and frequent, severe temper outbursts. Topics cover DMDD itself and other child behavior disorders, which affect how children act at home, at school and with others.
Eating disorders are serious illnesses marked by severe disturbances in eating and in related thoughts and emotions. Topics include anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder and pica, binge eating in women and a summary of eating disorders written for health professionals.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop after a shocking, scary or dangerous event and leave people feeling stressed or frightened long after it's over. Topics include trauma and health, coping with traumatic events, bullying, trauma in women, cancer-related post-traumatic stress and PTSD treatment.
Psychotic disorders involve psychosis, a loss of contact with reality that can include hallucinations and delusions. Topics include psychosis and schizophrenia, along with delirium, a sudden state of confusion, including delirium in people with advanced cancer.
A substance use disorder is a treatable condition in which alcohol or drug use leads to health problems or trouble at work, school or home, and it often occurs with other mental health conditions. Topics include alcohol use disorder and its treatment, excessive drinking, drug use and addiction and substance use in women.
Suicide is preventable, and recognizing the warning signs helps people step in early. Topics cover the warning signs that someone may be at risk of suicide and the prevention strategies that help keep people safe.
Mental health treatment combines therapies, medicines and everyday practices, chosen for each person and condition. Topics include psychotherapy, antidepressants and benzodiazepines, brain stimulation therapies, ketamine, meditation and stress management.
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