Frequently treated conditions

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Generalized anxiety disorder involves persistent worry about everyday issues like money, health, or work. Symptoms include restlessness, fatigue, irritability, muscle tension, trouble concentrating, and sleep difficulties. Not everyone experiences every symptom, and it often coexists with depression.

Learn more about GAD and other anxiety disorders:

National Institute of Mental Health

Bipolar disorder involves mood shifts, including depressive, manic, and neutral episodes. Symptoms of depression include withdrawal, fatigue, insomnia, and thoughts of death. Manic episodes may involve elevated mood, racing thoughts, high energy, and poor decision-making. Symptoms vary, with some experiencing many, while others face only a few.

Learn more about Bipolar disorder:

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/bipolar-disorder

Depression is a mood disorder that impacts feelings, thoughts, and actions, often interfering with daily life. Symptoms include persistent sadness, irritability, fatigue, sleep issues, appetite changes, and difficulty concentrating. Some may also experience physical discomfort or thoughts of death. Not everyone has all symptoms, and they must persist for at least two weeks for a diagnosis.

Learn more about depression:

National Institute of Mental Health

Dementia refers to a decline in memory, language, and problem-solving skills that interferes with daily life.  Symptoms include memory loss, confusion, difficulty with tasks, personality changes, and hallucinations. Alzheimer's is the most common cause of dementia. Symptoms may vary depending on the type of dementia a person has. 

Learn more about dementia:

https://www.cdc.gov/aging/dementia/index.html

Insomnia is a sleep disorder involving difficulty falling or staying asleep. Short-term insomnia often results from stress or schedule changes, while chronic insomnia lasts over three months and occurs frequently. Symptoms include trouble sleeping, waking up early, fatigue, irritability, and difficulty concentrating.

Learn more about insomnia and other sleeping disorders:

https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/sleep-disorders/what-are-sleep-disorders

Neurodevelopmental disorders, beginning in early development, often present unique challenges in adulthood, affecting cognition, emotions, and social skills.

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Brings unique strengths but can involve difficulties with communication, social interaction, and adaptability.
• ADHD: Impacts focus, organization, and impulsivity, affecting work and personal life.

Tailored support and medication management can help adults thrive.

Learn more about ADHD:

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd

Learn more about Autism:

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/autism-spectrum-disorders-asd

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares, avoidance, memory gaps, irritability, and feeling tense. If these persist for over a month and impact daily life, it could indicate PTSD.

Learn more about PTSD:

National Institute of Mental Health

Schizophrenia is a brain disorder marked by psychosis, where individuals lose touch with reality due to delusions, hallucinations, or paranoia. Symptoms are grouped into:

• Positive: Hallucinations, delusions, paranoia, unusual movements.
• Negative: Flat affect, withdrawal, personality changes, hygiene neglect.
• Cognitive: Difficulty focusing, decision-making, and memory issues.

These symptoms vary but significantly impact daily life.

Learn more about schizophrenia and psychosis:

National Institute of Mental Health

Tobacco is a leading cause of preventable death, causing up to 6 million deaths annually. Signs of addiction include withdrawal symptoms, an inability to quit, craving tobacco after meals or long periods, needing it to feel normal, and avoiding smoke-free activities despite health risks.

Learn more about how to quit smoking :

https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/quit-smoking/index.html

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/quit-smoking/in-depth/nicotine-craving/art-20045454