A-Z Mental Health Conditions and Topics
occur when a person drinks so much alcohol that it causes problems at home, work or one's relationships.
occur when a person drinks alcohol to the point where it causes problems with home, school, work or relationships.
is when someone uses alcohol excessively, to the point that it causes problems in their life, such as problems with their physical health, their relationships, and their function at school, work or home.
is a feeling that everyone gets from time to time, but when it gets excessive, can cause serious problems in a person's life.
occurs when one has excessive, hard to control worries so severe that it gets in the way of day-to-day life and can also make one feel physically unwell.
occurs when one has excessive, hard to control worries so severe that it gets in the way of day-to-day life and can also make one feel physically unwell.
is a condition that can cause problems with inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity.
is a condition which affects how people hear the sounds around them. APD makes it more difficult to hear, especially in noisy situations, even when a hearing test is normal.
affects adults as well as children, and in adults, typically shows up as problems with social skills.
are a group of related conditions where a person typically has severe problems understanding, relating and getting along with other people, ranging from the mild to severe, and includes conditions such as Asperger Syndrome and Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified.
is a problem with severe mood swings so severe that it causes problems with function.
are problems with mood swings so severe that they cause problems. Moods can vary from extreme low energy periods (with sadness and depression), to extreme high energy periods (with euphoric, happy moods or irritability).
is a progressive decline of one's brain functions such as memory, attention, judgement, and personality.
is a problem with persistent sadness so severe that it can also cause physical problems (e.g. problems with sleep, concentration, energy, appetite) as well as problems with home, school, work and relationships.
is a persistent, severe sadness that usually also causes problems with sleep, concentration, energy and appetite.
is a problem with persistent sadness so severe that it can also cause physical problems (e.g. problems with sleep, concentration, energy, appetite) as well as problems with home, school, work and relationships.
is when you are in a relationship, and the other person abuses or controls you physically or emotionally.
are a group of conditions that occur when a person becomes so dissatisfied with their body that it leads to problems with eating too much or too little.
is a state of well-being and positive mental health in life, which goes beyond the mere absence of mental illness.
is when an individual keeps so many possessions that it actually causes problems in their life.
is when a person has been exposed to lead, which may lead to multiple problems, including problems with brain function, learning, irritability, attention and concentration.
is a condition with repetitive thoughts (obsessions) and/or habits (compulsions) that cause distress or anxiety. Common obsessions include worries about germs or contamination, whereas common compulsions include handwashing and checking.
is a condition with repetitive thoughts (obsessions) and/or habits (compulsions) that cause distress or anxiety. Common obsessions include worries about germs or contamination, whereas common compulsions include handwashing and checking.
is a condition with sudden spells or attacks of extreme anxiety and worry.
is a condition that may occur after people have been exposed to life threatening or extremely stressful and overwhelming situations.
can occur in people who have survived high stress situations (such as life-threatening situations, physical, sexual or emotional abuse). Symptoms include re-experiencing or reliving their traumatic situations through nightmares or flashbacks, and avoidance of situations reminding them of the trauma.
Postpartum depression is a type of clinical depression that occurs in mothers, up to year after having a child.
is a problem with persistent, severe sadness that can happen to mothers days to months after they have given birth to a child.
is an urge to gamble despite having negative, harmful consequences.
is a serious condition that can cause problems with confused thinking and hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that others cannot). It can also make a person feel that others are out to harm them, which is a particularly frightening.
play a key role in mental health and happiness, and the most important relationship is your relationship with your spouse / partner.
is a type of depression which can happen in the fall/winter months when people don't get enough sunlight...
are conditions where a person is not able to properly process input from our senses, and may have troubles with sound, sight and touch.
is when you are so shy, that it actually causes you problems in your life. The good news is that there are many (non-medication) ways to help you overcome the shyness and be more confident...
Are when a child has significant problems with social skills, and can result from various conditions which includes autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
is excessive use of recreational drugs (such as marijuana) to the point where it causes problems at school, work or home.
are problems with using substances such as marijuana, cocaine, opioids (such as heroin), ecstasy and also includes misuse of prescription medications.
Technology addiction (including mobile devices and internet addiction, aka cyberaddiction) is a condition where individuals use technology so much, to the point where it is causing problems with relationships and daily function at home, school or work.