About Addiction What Is drug addiction? Addiction is a chronic disease characterized by drug seeking and use that is compulsive, or difficult to control, despite harmful consequences. The initial...
About ADHD What is ADHD? ADHD is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. Children with ADHD may have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors (may...
About Anxiety Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issue in the U.S., affecting about 19% of adults annually (NIMH data). They include generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic...
About Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder affects ~2.8% of U.S. adults (~5.7M, NIMH), often starting in late teens/early 20s. It involves extreme mood swings: manic episodes (high energy, euphoria, impulsivity,...
(BPD) Borderline Personality Disorder BPD Info- Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a complex condition. It affects how a person feels about themselves and others. BPD...
About Burnout What is Burnout? Burnout is a form of exhaustion caused by constantly feeling swamped. It happens when we experience too much emotional, physical, and mental fatigue for...
About Depression Depression impacts ~8.3% of U.S. adults yearly (~21M people, per NIMH 2022-2025 stats), with women twice as likely as men. Symptoms include persistent sadness, loss of interest...
About LGBTQ+ What is LGBTQ+ The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning Plus (LGBTQ+*) community represents a diverse range of identities and expressions of gender and sexual orientation. In...
About PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) PTSD affects ~6% of U.S. adults lifetime (~15M, VA/NIMH), often after trauma like assault, accident, combat, or disaster. Flashbacks, nightmares, emotional numbness, or irritability,...
About OCD What is OCD Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition that causes a pattern of unwanted thoughts and fears (obsessions). These lead to repetitive behaviors (compulsions)...
