Psychology

(National Library of Medicine - MedlinePlus) Anxiety disorders are conditions in which one has anxiety that does not go away and can get worse over time. The symptoms can interfere with daily activities such as job performance, schoolwork, and relationships.

ADAA is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and cure of anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and co-occurring disorders through the alignment of science, treatment, and education.

(National Institute of Mental Health) Bipolar disorder (formerly called manic-depressive illness or manic depression) is a mental disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, concentration, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks.

(National Library of Medicine - MedlinePlus) Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder that can cause intense mood swings. Along with the mood swings, bipolar disorder causes changes in behavior, energy levels, and activity levels.

(National Library of Medicine - MedlinePlus) Depression is a serious medical illness. If one is among the more than 19 million teens and adults in the United States who have depression, the feelings do not go away. They persist and interfere with one's everyday life.

AED is a global professional association committed to leadership in eating disorders research, education, treatment, and prevention.

The National Eating Disorders Association is the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders. NEDA supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders, and serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care.

(National Institute of Mental Health) There is a commonly held misconception that eating disorders are a lifestyle choice. Eating disorders are actually serious and often fatal illnesses that are associated with severe disturbances in people’s eating behaviors and related thoughts and emotions.

(U.S. Department of Health & Human Services - Office of Women's Health) Eating disorders, such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder, are serious mental health conditions that can happen to anyone but are much more common in women.

(MERCK Manual) Eating disorders involve a persistent disturbance of eating or of behavior related to eating that alters consumption or absorption of food and significantly impairs physical health and/or psychosocial functioning.

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(National Library of Medicine - MedlinePlus) Mental disorders (or mental illnesses) are conditions that affect your thinking, feeling, mood, and behavior. They may be occasional or long-lasting (chronic). They can affect your ability to relate to others and function each day.

(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Mental health is an important part of overall health and well-being. Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being.

(NAMI.org) We are dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. Our Alliance includes more than 700 NAMI State Organizations and Affiliates who work in your community to raise awareness and provide support and education to those in need.

(U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is the agency that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities.