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Top Mental Health Disorders
Many people experience mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, or mood disorders and seeking help is an important step in mental health wellness. This section offers simple, supportive information about the most common conditions, what they feel like, and how to find help. You’re not alone, and understanding is the first step toward healing.
Our goal is to offer simple, supportive information to help you take the next step. We’ve outlined common symptoms and possible related conditions, but only a licensed mental health professional can make an official diagnosis.
Signs Therapy Might Be Needed |
Common Related Diagnoses |
| Persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities, fatigue, sleep issues | Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) |
| Excessive worry, restlessness, muscle tension, difficulty concentrating | Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) |
| Panic attacks, fear of losing control or dying, avoidance of certain places | Panic Disorder |
| Intrusive thoughts, nightmares, flashbacks, avoidance of trauma reminders | Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) |
| Mood swings, impulsiveness, intense relationships, fear of abandonment | Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) |
| Obsessions (repetitive thoughts) & compulsions (repetitive behaviors) | Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) |
| Ongoing interpersonal conflict, difficulty managing anger, social isolation | Personality Disorders, Adjustment Disorders |
| Trouble concentrating, hyperactivity, disorganization, forgetfulness | Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) |
| Body image issues, fear of gaining weight, restrictive eating or binging | Eating Disorders (e.g., Anorexia, Bulimia, BED) |
| Hearing voices, disorganized thinking, delusions | Schizophrenia or other Psychotic Disorders |
| Substance use interfering with life responsibilities or relationships | Substance Use Disorders |
Top Mental Health Disorders
Many people experience mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, or mood disorders and seeking help is an important step in mental health wellness. This section offers simple, supportive information about the most common conditions, what they feel like, and how to find help. You’re not alone, and understanding is the first step toward healing.
Our goal is to offer simple, supportive information to help you take the next step. We’ve outlined common symptoms and possible related conditions, but only a licensed mental health professional can make an official diagnosis.
Signs that therapy might be needed and their common related diagnosis:
Persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities, fatigue, sleep issues
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
Excessive worry, restlessness, muscle tension, difficulty concentrating
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Panic attacks, fear of losing control or dying, avoidance of certain places
Panic Disorder
Intrusive thoughts, nightmares, flashbacks, avoidance of trauma reminders
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Mood swings, impulsiveness, intense relationships, fear of abandonment
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Obsessions (repetitive thoughts) & compulsions (repetitive behaviors)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Ongoing interpersonal conflict, difficulty managing anger, social isolation
Personality Disorders, Adjustment Disorders
Trouble concentrating, hyperactivity, disorganization, forgetfulness
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Body image issues, fear of gaining weight, restrictive eating or binging
Eating Disorders (e.g., Anorexia, Bulimia, BED)
Hearing voices, disorganized thinking, delusions
Eating Disorders (e.g., Anorexia, Bulimia, BED)
Hearing voices, disorganized thinking, delusions
Schizophrenia or other Psychotic Disorders
Substance use interfering with life responsibilities or relationships
Substance Use Disorders
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Disclaimer: The Mental Health America of Greater Houston’s Your Path to Mental Wellness: A Mental Health Care Guide is designed as an informative tool to provide users with essential information and resources to navigate mental health care. This guide is not intended to provide medical or mental health care, diagnosis, or treatment, and is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
