Mental Health Issues

List of mental health issues and disorders.

ADHD | Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Learning and behavior disorders are on the rise, and they affect approximately 7.5 % of children in the U.S. today. As well, 3 – 7 % of all adults show signs of ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) or ADHD as well!

Anorexia | Anorexia Nervosa
Anorexia is one of the most common eating disorders. It affects mostly teenage girls and young women, although men are not exempt.

Anxiety
Anxiety disorder is very pervasive in America today. Over 55 million Americans have the signs and symptoms of an anxiety disorder.

Asperger’s Syndrome
Asperger’s Syndrome is an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) that was first identified by physician Hans Asperger in 1944, but was only added to the DSM IV in 1994.

Autism Spectrum Disorders
Autism is a disorder which is marked by impairments in social skills, behavior, and speech. Children with autism are often withdrawn, lack emotion and speech, and are extremely sensitive to sound and touch.

Bulimia
Bulimia is the most common eating disorder, and it affects mostly young women in their twenties and beyond.

Panic Attacks
Panic Attacks occur suddenly without warning and cause a feeling of terror or impending doom.

Vascular Dementia
Vascular dementia is due to damage to the small blood vessels that supply nutrients to the brain.