Mental & Behavioral
All conditions in the Mental & Behavioral category — find questions to ask your doctor
- ADHD
ADHD, or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by difficulties with attention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. It can affect both children and adults, impacting various aspects of life, including work and relationships. Understanding more about its symptoms and management can provide valuable insights for individuals affected by it.
- Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition characterized by significant mood changes, including periods of elevated mood, known as mania, and periods of depression. These mood swings can vary in intensity and duration, affecting one's energy and activity levels. Understanding the condition can help individuals and their loved ones navigate the challenges it presents.
- Body Dysmorphia
Body Dysmorphia is a mental health condition where individuals have a distorted view of their appearance, often focusing on perceived flaws. This can lead to significant distress and impact daily living. Understanding this condition can help individuals seek appropriate resources and support.
- Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition characterized by emotional instability, difficulties in relationships, and issues with self-image. Individuals may experience intense emotions and have trouble managing them, leading to impulsive behaviors. Understanding BPD can facilitate a better grasp of interpersonal dynamics and emotional responses.
- Eating Disorder
Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions that affect an individual's relationship with food, body image, and overall well-being. They can manifest in various forms and impact a person's physical health and emotional state. Understanding these disorders involves recognizing the psychological and social factors that contribute to them.
- Major Depressive Disorder (Service-Related)
Depression that may be connected to military service, chronic pain, trauma, isolation, disability, or difficulty transitioning to civilian life.
- Military Sexual Trauma (MST)-Related PTSD
PTSD or related mental health symptoms connected to sexual assault, harassment, or coercion experienced during military service.
- OCD
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) involves recurring, unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviors or mental acts. Individuals may feel driven to perform certain rituals to alleviate anxiety. These patterns can impact daily functioning and quality of life. Understanding OCD is an important step in managing its effects.
- Panic Disorder
Panic Disorder is characterized by recurrent and unexpected panic attacks, which can lead to significant changes in behavior. These attacks often involve a range of physical and emotional responses. Individuals may find themselves avoiding certain situations due to fear of experiencing another attack.
- Phobias
Phobias are intense, irrational fears of specific objects, situations, or activities. They can cause significant anxiety and avoidance behavior. Understanding phobias can help in exploring personal experiences and seeking support if needed.
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
A mental health condition that may develop after combat, military trauma, life-threatening events, or other service-related traumatic experiences.
- Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression is a mood disorder that can affect women after giving birth. It is characterized by feelings of sadness, anxiety, and fatigue that may interfere with daily life. Many women experience emotional changes during this time, and it is important to acknowledge these feelings as part of the postpartum experience.
- PTSD
PTSD, or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, is a mental health condition that can occur after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. It involves various emotional and psychological responses that may affect daily life. Understanding PTSD can help individuals and their loved ones cope more effectively with its challenges.
- Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs at certain times of the year, often in the fall and winter months. It is believed to be related to changes in light exposure and can impact mood and energy levels. People may experience feelings of sadness and fatigue during these seasons, which can vary in intensity.
- Service-Related Anxiety Disorder
Persistent anxiety, panic, fear, or excessive worry that may be connected to military service, deployment, trauma, or transition stress.
- Social Anxiety Disorder
Social Anxiety Disorder is characterized by an intense fear of social situations or performance scenarios. Individuals may worry about being judged or embarrassed in front of others. It's common for people to avoid certain situations due to these feelings, which can impact daily life and relationships.
- Substance Use Disorder Secondary to Service
Alcohol, prescription medication, or substance misuse that may develop as a response to pain, trauma, PTSD, depression, or military transition stress.