Anxiety Disorders (77K PDF file)
Anxiety disorders are the most common of emotional disorders and affect more than 25 million Americans. Most respond well to psychotherapy and medications.
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Bipolar Disorder (Manic Depression) (92K PDF file)
Bipolar disorder is a brain disorder that causes shifts in a person’s mood, energy, and ability to function. A combination of psychotherapy and medication is optimal for managing the disorder over time.
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Choosing a Psychiatrist (72K PDF file)
A psychiatrist is a physician who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illnesses. Psychiatrists are uniquely qualified to assess the mental and physical aspects of psychological disturbance.
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College Students and Alcohol Abuse (74K PDF file)
Students of legal age who consume alcohol should do so responsibly and in moderation. Unfortunately, many students engage in underage, risky drinking that could lead to long term alcohol problems.
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Common Childhood Disorders (80K PDF file)
For parents, the key to handling mental disorders of children is to recognize the problem and seek appropriate treatment. Common mental disorders are depression, ADHD, and conduct disorder.
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Depression (73K PDF file)
Depression is a serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. With proper diagnosis and treatment, the vast majority of people with depression will overcome it.
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Domestic Violence (75K PDF file)
Domestic violence is control by one partner over another in a dating, marital or live-in relationship. The means of control include physical, sexual, emotional and economic abuse, threats and isolation.
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Eating Disorders (78K PDF file)
Eating disorders are illnesses in which the victims suffer severe disturbances in their eating behaviors and related thoughts and emotions. The two main types of eating disorders are anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) (72K PDF file)
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder in which time-consuming obsessions and compulsions significantly interfere with a person’s routine, making it difficult to work or have a normal social life.
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Panic Disorder (71K PDF file)
Panic attack, the core feature of panic disorder, is a period of intense fear or discomfort that strikes suddenly, often in familiar places, where there is seemingly no threat.
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Phobias (77K PDF file)
Phobias affect people of all ages, from all walks of life, and in every part of the country. Any phobia that interferes with daily living and creates extreme disability should be treated.
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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) (73K PDF file)
PTSD is a psychiatric disorder that can occur in people who have experienced or witnessed life-threatening events such as natural disasters, serious accidents, terrorist incidents, war, or violent personal assaults.
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Psychiatric Dimensions of HIV and AIDS (63K PDF file)
Mental health problems can strike anybody, but people with HIV are more likely to experience a range of mental health issues such as feelings of acute emotional distress, depression, and anxiety.
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Schizophrenia (70K PDF file)
Schizophrenia is a chronic brain disorder that affects more than one percent of the population. Symptoms can include delusions, hallucinations, trouble with thinking and concentration, and lack of motivation.
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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) (71K PDF file)
During the fall and winter months, some people suffer from symptoms of depression that can appear gradually or come on all at once. These symptoms often dissipate as spring arrives.
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Teen Suicide (76K PDF file)
A considerable number of teenagers are dealing with depression, an illness with significant long-term consequences, including an increased risk for suicide.
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What Is Mental Illness (52K PDF file)
In the past, the subject of mental illness was surrounded with mystery and fear. Today, we have made tremendous progress in our understanding and especially, in our ability to offer effective treatments.
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