Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders diagnosed among children. While it is possible to get diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, symptoms often arise in early childhood. According to the CDC, the estimated number of children from ages 3...
Depression is a mental health condition that causes people to experience prolonged feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and despair. This condition will negatively impact how you think, feel, and behave. Without treatment, depression can cause you to experience thoughts of self-harm or even suicide. According to the...
Addiction is a chronic and progressive disease that worsens over time without professional treatment. Unfortunately, many people who struggle with a substance use disorder also deal with a mental health condition. This is known as having co-occurring disorders. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health...
Thankfully, mental health is becoming less of a taboo topic, opening up the ability for people to relate with one another and share ideas about how to cope. However, this new openness about mental health is causing people to become confused about what specific terms...
Everyone feels anxious at some point in their lives. If you have ever been in a high-stress situation, like having to speak in front of a crowd or interviewing for your dream career, you have probably experienced anxiety. However, some people deal with crippling anxiety...
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), “1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year.”[1] Mental health conditions are incredibly common in the United States. While many mental health issues can be treated on an outpatient basis, some people might require more...
Personality disorders are mental health conditions that affect the way a person thinks, feels, and behaves. If you have one of these conditions, you will experience feelings, thoughts, and behaviors that deviate from the societal norm and cause you great distress. According to the National Institute...
Mood disorders are a class of mental health conditions that are characterized by marked disruptions in your emotions. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), “An estimated 21.4% of U.S. adults experience any mood disorder at some time in their lives.”[1] Living with a mood...
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), “anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults (19.1% of the population) age 18 and older every year.”[1] People might suffer from several types of anxiety disorders, but generalized...
Imposter syndrome is a phenomenon that causes you to feel like a phony in some area of your life, most commonly in professional situations. If you struggle with imposter syndrome, you probably feel like you do not deserve the position you are in despite experiencing...
