Addiction, also known as Substance Use Disorder, occurs when one loses control of their use of alcohol, drugs, medication or other substances, to the point that it begins to impair their ability to participate in their regular life activities. It is more common than many may think, affecting nearly 21 million...

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder lead to difficulty focusing, impulsivity and hyperactivity. While ADHD is usually diagnosed in children, it often continues well into adulthood and is recognized as one of the most common mental health...

Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for 60-80% of dementia cases. While it usually occurs in people over the age of 65, in some cases, often called early-onset Alzheimer's, it can effect people under...

Anxiety is a feeling many of us are familiar with. Usually, we can easily track where our feeling of anxiety comes from, and the feeling eventually goes away. However, people with anxiety disorders may have their feelings of anxiety persist or even worsen over time until they disrupt their daily...

Bipolar Disorder is a mental health disorder characterized by drastic changes in mood, energy and emotions swinging from extreme highs and extreme lows. These highs, called mania or hypomania depending on the severity. Manic episodes can be characterized by an increase in...

Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) occurs when one is so preoccupied with a perceived flaw in their appearance that it begins to interfere in normal life activities. BDD can become so severe that it leads to thoughts of suicide. While there is no consensus on what causes BDD, many experts agree that a combination of talk therapy and medication are often the best...