Warning Signs of Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is a serious mental illness marked by intense mood swings. It can be difficult to detect due to its varying symptoms and similarities to other mental... Read more.
What is MHA National Hotline
Over 1 in 4 Americans suffer from some type of diagnosable mental disorder each year. That’s around 25% of the population of the United States that could potentially... Read more.
Warning Signs of Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Sometimes, it’s difficult to recognize when a child is just strong-willed or when something else might be at play. Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) typically... Read more.
Warning Signs of PTSD
An estimated 6 out of every 100 people in the United States will experience post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, at some point in their lives. Fortunately, treatments... Read more.
Warning Signs of OCD
An estimated 1.6% to 2.3% of people in the United States have obsessive-compulsive disorder or OCD, a condition that can make working, attending school and completing... Read more.
Warning Signs of a Social Phobia
If you have social anxiety disorder or a social phobia, it’s important to reach out for help as soon as possible. Social anxiety often gets worse over time... Read more.
Warning Signs of a Panic Disorder
Every year, 11% of people experience a panic attack, and for around 2% to 3% of Americans, these attacks are part of the symptoms of panic disorder. If you suspect... Read more.
How to Help Someone with OCD
Obsessive-compulsive disorder affects an estimated 1 out of every 100 adults . It can occur at any age and is often characterized by obsessive thoughts and/or compulsive... Read more.
How to Help Someone with Schizoaffective Disorder
Schizoaffective disorder is a complex and often misunderstood condition that has a negative effect on a person’s moods, thoughts and behaviors. While the exact... Read more.
How to Help Someone With Psychosis
Psychosis involves a breakdown in the ability to tell what is real and what isn’t. This often manifests as hallucinations or delusions, and the person experiencing... Read more.