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A-Z Mental Health Conditions and Topics

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Alcohol Problems (in Men)
occur when a person drinks so much alcohol that it causes problems at home, work or one's relationships.
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Alcohol Problems (in Women)
occur when a person drinks alcohol to the point where it causes problems with home, school, work or relationships.
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Alcohol Use Disorders (in Adults)
is when someone uses alcohol excessively, to the point that it causes problems in their life, such as problems with their physical health, their relationships, and their function at school, work or home.
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Alcohol Use Problems (in Men)
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Alcohol Use Problems (in Women)
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Anger
is a feeling that everyone gets from time to time, but when it gets excessive, can cause serious problems in a person's life.
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Anxiety (SCARED, 5-item) in Children/Youth
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Anxiety Disorders (2-question screener [GAD-2])
occurs when one has excessive, hard to control worries so severe that it gets in the way of day-to-day life and can also make one feel physically unwell.
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Anxiety in Children
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Anxiety Problems (7 question screener [GAD-7])
occurs when one has excessive, hard to control worries so severe that it gets in the way of day-to-day life and can also make one feel physically unwell.
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) (in Adults and Adolescents)
is a condition that can cause problems with inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity.
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Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)
is a condition which affects how people hear the sounds around them. APD makes it more difficult to hear, especially in noisy situations, even when a hearing test is normal.
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (in Adults)
affects adults as well as children, and in adults, typically shows up as problems with social skills.
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (in Children and Youth)
are a group of related conditions where a person typically has severe problems understanding, relating and getting along with other people, ranging from the mild to severe, and includes conditions such as Asperger Syndrome and Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified.
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Autism spectrum disorder
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Bipolar Disorder in Children/Youth
is a problem with severe mood swings so severe that it causes problems with function.
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Bipolar Disorders (in Adults)
are problems with mood swings so severe that they cause problems. Moods can vary from extreme low energy periods (with sadness and depression), to extreme high energy periods (with euphoric, happy moods or irritability).
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Dementia
is a progressive decline of one's brain functions such as memory, attention, judgement, and personality.
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Depression (in Adolescents)
is a problem with persistent sadness so severe that it can also cause physical problems (e.g. problems with sleep, concentration, energy, appetite) as well as problems with home, school, work and relationships.
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Depression (in Adults) (2-item Depression Screening Questionnaire)
is a persistent, severe sadness that usually also causes problems with sleep, concentration, energy and appetite.
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Depression (in Adults) (9-item PHQ-9)
is a problem with persistent sadness so severe that it can also cause physical problems (e.g. problems with sleep, concentration, energy, appetite) as well as problems with home, school, work and relationships.
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Domestic Violence
is when you are in a relationship, and the other person abuses or controls you physically or emotionally.
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Eating Disorders
are a group of conditions that occur when a person becomes so dissatisfied with their body that it leads to problems with eating too much or too little.
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Happiness
is a state of well-being and positive mental health in life, which goes beyond the mere absence of mental illness.
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Hoarding
is when an individual keeps so many possessions that it actually causes problems in their life.
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Lead Poisoning (in Children)
is when a person has been exposed to lead, which may lead to multiple problems, including problems with brain function, learning, irritability, attention and concentration.
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) (in Adults)
is a condition with repetitive thoughts (obsessions) and/or habits (compulsions) that cause distress or anxiety. Common obsessions include worries about germs or contamination, whereas common compulsions include handwashing and checking.
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) (in Children and Youth)
is a condition with repetitive thoughts (obsessions) and/or habits (compulsions) that cause distress or anxiety. Common obsessions include worries about germs or contamination, whereas common compulsions include handwashing and checking.
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Panic Disorder
is a condition with sudden spells or attacks of extreme anxiety and worry.
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Physical Symptoms
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) (in Children and Youth)
is a condition that may occur after people have been exposed to life threatening or extremely stressful and overwhelming situations.
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) (in Adults)
can occur in people who have survived high stress situations (such as life-threatening situations, physical, sexual or emotional abuse). Symptoms include re-experiencing or reliving their traumatic situations through nightmares or flashbacks, and avoidance of situations reminding them of the trauma.
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Postpartum Depression (10-item EPDS)
Postpartum depression is a type of clinical depression that occurs in mothers, up to year after having a child.
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Postpartum Depression (2-item)
is a problem with persistent, severe sadness that can happen to mothers days to months after they have given birth to a child.
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Problem gambling
is an urge to gamble despite having negative, harmful consequences.
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Psychosis (including schizophrenia)
is a serious condition that can cause problems with confused thinking and hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that others cannot). It can also make a person feel that others are out to harm them, which is a particularly frightening.
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Relationships
play a key role in mental health and happiness, and the most important relationship is your relationship with your spouse / partner.
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Seasonal Affective Disorder
is a type of depression which can happen in the fall/winter months when people don't get enough sunlight...
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Self-Compassion
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Sensory Processing Problems
are conditions where a person is not able to properly process input from our senses, and may have troubles with sound, sight and touch.
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Social Anxiety
is when you are so shy, that it actually causes you problems in your life. The good news is that there are many (non-medication) ways to help you overcome the shyness and be more confident...
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Social challenges including autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
Are when a child has significant problems with social skills, and can result from various conditions which includes autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
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Social Media Use
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Substance Abuse (in Adolescents)
is excessive use of recreational drugs (such as marijuana) to the point where it causes problems at school, work or home.
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Substance Use Problems
are problems with using substances such as marijuana, cocaine, opioids (such as heroin), ecstasy and also includes misuse of prescription medications.
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Technology Addiction (aka internet addiction, cyberaddiction)
Technology addiction (including mobile devices and internet addiction, aka cyberaddiction) is a condition where individuals use technology so much, to the point where it is causing problems with relationships and daily function at home, school or work.
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Video Game Addiction
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