Tag Archives: NIMH

Teen Depression: You are not Alone (NIMH)

Depression is a real, treatable brain illness, or health problem. Depression can be caused by big transitions in life, stress, or changes in your body’s chemicals that affect your thoughts and moods. ...

Suicide in America (NIMH)

Suicide is a major public health concern. Over 41,000 people die by suicide each year in the United States. More than twice as many people die by suicide each year than by homicide. It is tragic, but ...

Schizophrenia (NIMH)

Schizophrenia is a chronic and severe disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and acts. Although schizophrenia is not as common as other mental disorders, it can be very disabling. Approxima ...

Social Phobia: Always Embarrassed (NIMH)

Social phobia is a strong fear of being judged by others and of being embarrassed. This fear can be so strong that it gets in the way of going to work or school or doing other everyday things. Everyon ...

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (NIMH)

It’s natural to be afraid when you’re in danger. It’s natural to be upset when something bad happens to you or someone you know. But if you feel afraid and upset weeks or months later, it’s time to ta ...

Panic Disorder: When Fear Overwhelms (NIMH)

Do you sometimes have sudden attacks of fear that last for several minutes? Do you feel like you are having a heart attack or can’t breathe? Do these attacks occur at unpredictable times causing you t ...

Older Adults and Depression (NIMH)

Do you feel very tired, helpless and hopeless? Are you sad most of the time and take no pleasure in your family, friends, or hobbies? Are you having trouble working, sleeping, eating, and functioning? ...

Eating Disorders: More Than Food (NIMH)

Has your urge to eat less or more food spiraled out of control? Are you overly concerned about your outward appearance? If so, you may have an eating disorder. The eating disorders anorexia nervosa, b ...

Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity (NIMH)

Does your child have trouble paying attention? Does he or she talk nonstop or have trouble staying still? Does your child have a hard time controlling his or her behavior? For some children, these may ...

Bipolar Disorder in Kids and Teens (NIMH)

Does your child go through intense mood changes? Does your child have extreme behavior changes? Does your child get much more excited and active than other kids his or her age? Do other people say you ...