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Psychiatric
Alcohol Use Disorder
Alcohol use disorder is a treatable medical condition in which drinking becomes hard to control despite harm to health, work, or relationships. Medication and counseling help many people recover.
Learn MoreAlzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder causing cognitive decline, with genetic, lifestyle, and environmental risk factors, ultimately impacting daily functioning and independence.
Learn MoreAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder marked by inattention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsivity, stemming from complex interactions between genetics, brain differences, and environmental factors, not poor parenting.
Learn MoreBipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is a recurrent mood condition defined by episodes of mania or hypomania alternating with depression. Early recognition matters because antidepressants used without a mood stabilizer can trigger mania and worsen the long-term course.
Learn MoreGeneralized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) involves persistent, excessive worry about everyday things, impacting daily life, and likely stemming from genetics, brain chemistry, personality, and environmental factors.
Learn MoreInsomnia
Insomnia is difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking too early, affecting daytime energy, mood, and health; treatment ranges from behavioral therapy to short-term sleep medications.
Learn MoreMajor Depressive Disorder (MDD)
MDD is a prevalent mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest, stemming from biological, psychological, and environmental factors, impacting daily life.
Learn MoreNicotine Dependence
Nicotine dependence is a chronic brain disease driven by repeated nicotine use, altering brain chemistry, causing compulsive use despite harm, and influenced by genetics, environment, and coping mechanisms.
Learn MoreOpioid Use Disorder
Opioid use disorder is a treatable brain condition in which opioid use becomes compulsive despite harm. Proven medications such as buprenorphine and naltrexone greatly reduce the risk of overdose.
Learn MorePanic Disorder
Panic disorder causes sudden, repeated attacks of intense fear with a racing heart, shortness of breath, and dizziness. It is common, highly treatable, and often mistaken for a heart problem.
Learn MorePost-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can follow a frightening or life-threatening event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, and constant alertness. Therapy and medication help most people recover.
Learn MoreSchizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a chronic brain disorder affecting how a person thinks, perceives, and functions. Antipsychotic medication and coordinated specialty care work, and the largest threat to life expectancy is untreated physical illness rather than the condition itself.
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