Psychiatric Disease

Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. Symptoms of schizophrenia can include hallucinations, delusions, disorganized speech, and impaired social or occupational functioning.

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is the most common type of anxiety disorder, affecting about 6.8 million adults in the United States each year. GAD is characterized by excessive, uncontrollable worry about a variety of things, including health, money, work, and relationships.

Depression is a common mental illness that causes persistent sadness and loss of interest. Other symptoms of depression can include changes in appetite or sleep, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and thoughts of death or suicide.

Suicide is the leading cause of death among people with bipolar disorder. People with bipolar disorder are at an increased risk of suicide due to the severe mood swings and impulsivity that are associated with the illness.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental illness that causes unwanted thoughts or images (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions). OCD can be a very disabling disorder, interfering with a person's ability to work, go to school, and maintain relationships.

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is the most common type of personality disorder, affecting about 1.6% of the population. BPD is characterized by a pattern of unstable relationships, self-image, and emotions.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental illness that can develop after a person has experienced a traumatic event. Symptoms of PTSD can include flashbacks, nightmares, avoidance of reminders of the trauma, and difficulty sleeping.

Binge eating disorder (BED) is the most common type of eating disorder, affecting about 3.5 million adults in the United States each year. BED is characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating, which is defined as eating a large amount of food in a short period of time, often until feeling uncomfortably full.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that affects how a person communicates and interacts with others. Symptoms of ASD can include difficulty with social interaction, repetitive behaviors, restricted interests, and sensory sensitivities.

Suicide is the leading cause of death among people with schizophrenia. People with schizophrenia are at an increased risk of suicide due to the severe symptoms of the illness, such as hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects a person's ability to pay attention, control impulsive behavior, and regulate their emotions. Symptoms of ADHD can include inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, and difficulty with organization and time management.

Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia, accounting for about 60-80% of cases. Alzheimer's disease is a progressive brain disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behavior.

Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that causes extreme swings in mood, energy, and activity levels. Symptoms of bipolar disorder can include mania, depression, hypomania, and mixed episodes.

Alcohol use disorder is the most common type of substance use disorder, affecting about 14 million adults in the United States each year. Alcohol use disorder is characterized by a pattern of excessive drinking that leads to problems at work, school, or in relationships.

Panic disorder is a mental illness that causes sudden, intense fear (panic attacks). Symptoms of a panic attack can include chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, and sweating.