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STATE OF MIND

6/13/2016

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People can experience different types of mental health problems that can affect your thinking, mood, and behavior. Most people with mental health problems can get better. Treatment and recovery are ongoing processes that happen over time. The first step is getting help. ​
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Here is a list of a few mental disorders:

​Anxiety Disorders
People with anxiety disorders respond to certain objects or situations with fear and dread. Anxiety disorders can include obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorders, phobias, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Behavioral Disorders
Behavioral disorders involve a pattern of disruptive behaviors in children that last for at least 6 months and cause problems in school, at home and in social situations. An example of a behavioral disorder is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Eating Disorders
Eating disorders involve extreme emotions, attitudes, and behaviors involving weight and food. Eating disorders can include anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating.

Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
Mental health problems and substance abuse disorders sometimes occur together.

Mood Disorders
Mood disorders involve persistent feelings of sadness or periods of feeling overly happy, or fluctuating between extreme happiness and extreme sadness. Mood disorders can include depression, bipolar disorder, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and self-harm.

Personality Disorders
People with personality disorders have extreme and inflexible personality traits that are distressing to the person and may cause problems in work, school, or social relationships. Personality disorders can include antisocial personality disorder and borderline personality disorder.

Psychotic Disorders
People with psychotic disorders experience a range of symptoms, including hallucinations and delusions. An example of a psychotic disorder is schizophrenia.

Suicidal Behavior
Suicide causes immeasurable pain, suffering, and loss to individuals, families, and communities nationwide.

Here are some ways to help treat mental disorders:​
             
  • Medication
  • Talk therapy/counseling
  • Peer support groups
  • Support of family and friends
  • Healthy lifestyle (diet and exercise)
  • Faith community
  • Spirituality
  • Regular schedule (including regular and sufficient sleep)
  • Meditation
  • Creative activity (journaling, art, music)
  • Volunteering/giving to others

If you or anyone are experiencing symptoms of mental health disorders please contact :
1-844-891-5463

K. Graves
Reference: Mentalhealth.gov

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