Conditions

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a condition where you feel compelled to perform certain acts repeatedly because of anxiety or certain fears. For example, you may be obsessed with the fear of getting an infection, and to deal with this fear you repeatedly wash your hands. You may be aware of what you are doing, but your fear dominates your reason, and the anxiety and stress produced can only be relieved by performing the compulsive act.

Depression is a mental health disorder or mood disorder characterized by a constant feeling of sadness or loss of interest in daily activities of life. It is different from low moods that people normally experience as symptoms can last from weeks, months, or years.

Generalized anxiety disorder is a mental health disorder characterized by being constantly worried and anxious about matters related to money, health, family, school, work, or similar issues without any apparent reason. The condition can interfere with your ability to perform routine activities of daily living. The risk of developing this disorder is highest between childhood and middle age.

Post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD is a psychiatric disorder that can occur when a person experiences an unexpected traumatic event such as a natural disaster, life threat, terrorist act, gun violence, rape, sexual violence, or other physical assault. Post-traumatic stress disorder was formerly known as shellshock or battle fatigue syndrome since the disorder was first noticed in war veterans.

Personality disorders are a group of mental health conditions that involve long-lasting, pervasive patterns of behavior, thoughts, and emotions that deviate significantly from cultural expectations. These patterns can lead to significant distress or impairment in personal, social, and occupational functioning. Personality disorders typically emerge in adolescence or early adulthood and persist over time.

Attention deficit disorder (ADD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common childhood behavioral disorder that can continue its progression into adulthood. About half of the adults diagnosed with ADHD have had the condition since childhood. Symptoms in children include difficulty staying focused, over-activity, and impulsivity.

Bipolar disorder, formerly known as manic-depressive illness, is a mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings. These mood swings include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression). During manic phases, individuals feel euphoric, energetic, and overly confident.