Mental Health Conditions

Learn about common mental health conditions, their symptoms, and how therapy can help.

Anxiety Disorders

18.1% of adults in the US prevalence

Excessive worry, fear, or nervousness that interferes with daily life

Persistent worry or fear Physical symptoms (rapid heartbeat, sweating) Avoidance of certain situations

Depression

9.5% of adults in the US prevalence

Persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities

Persistent sad, empty, or hopeless feelings Loss of interest in activities once enjoyed Fatigue and decreased energy

Trauma and PTSD

3.5% of adults have PTSD each year prevalence

Mental health conditions resulting from experiencing or witnessing traumatic events

Intrusive memories or flashbacks Avoidance of trauma-related triggers Negative changes in thinking and mood

Relationship Issues

50% of marriages end in divorce prevalence

Difficulties in romantic, family, or interpersonal relationships

Communication problems Frequent arguments or conflicts Emotional distance or disconnection

Grief and Loss

Universal human experience prevalence

The natural response to losing someone or something important to you

Intense sadness and yearning Denial or disbelief Anger and irritability

Addiction and Substance Abuse

10.2% of adults have substance use disorder prevalence

Compulsive use of substances despite harmful consequences

Inability to control substance use Continued use despite negative consequences Tolerance (needing more to achieve same effect)

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