Mental health conditions affect millions of people worldwide. These conditions are medical illnesses involving changes in emotion, thinking, or behavior. With proper treatment, most people with mental health conditions can lead fulfilling lives.
Common Mental Health Conditions
Anxiety Disorders
Excessive worry, fear, or anxiety that interferes with daily life. Includes generalized anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety, and phobias.
Learn more →Depressive Disorders
Persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest. Major depression and persistent depressive disorder are common types.
Learn more →Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders
Conditions that develop after exposure to traumatic events, including PTSD, acute stress disorder, and adjustment disorders.
Learn more →Bipolar Disorder
Characterized by extreme mood swings between depression and mania (elevated mood, energy, and activity levels).
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Involves unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) performed to reduce anxiety.
Eating Disorders
Serious conditions related to persistent eating behaviors that negatively impact health. Includes anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating disorder.
Substance Use Disorders
Dependence on alcohol, drugs, or other substances that causes significant impairment or distress.
Personality Disorders
Long-term patterns of behavior and inner experience that differ significantly from expectations. Includes borderline, narcissistic, and antisocial personality disorders.
Important Facts
Getting Help
If you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition, professional help is available. Early intervention and appropriate treatment can make a significant difference in recovery.
If you're in crisis:
Contact a crisis hotline, emergency services, or go to your nearest emergency room immediately. You don't have to face mental health challenges alone.