Mental Health Disorders
Depression Disorder
Last updated on August 30th, 2025 at 01:24 pm
In everyday life, the word ‘depression’ may refer to many different things. The phenomenon becomes hard to understand, as the word is used to describe both an emotion and a mental disorder. ‘Depression’ may refer to temporarily feeling bad as part of life’s normal disappointments, fatigue, melancholy and sadness. Normally, these feelings help people change and develop, and no treatment is needed to handle these feelings. Sometimes ‘depression’ can refer to a depressed state of mind, which can last for a few days or even months, but it does not involve other symptoms that would make life more difficult. Feeling temporarily bad, due to a disappointment in life, for example, or a depressed state of mind are not mental disorders; experiencing these feelings is not a sign of illness, nor are they treated as one. The difference between grief and depression lies in the fact that grief usually has an object and a cause, such as loosing a job or someone close. Normally, a person in mourning handles the feelings and memories concerning the loss inside their own head. Depression, however, rarely has one clear cause. Depression as a mental disorder involves long-term lowering of mood, as well as other symptoms involving thoughts, feelings, behavior and the entire body. Once depression is recognized, it can be efficiently treated.
Suicidal Thoughts / Self Destructive Behavior
If you are having suicidal thoughts or thoughts of self-harm, please remember that help is available. Even if you do not feel like it, change is possible. The first step into feeling better is to tell someone about your situation. You can start by contacting Healthy Mind Services if you do not know who else to turn to with your feelings.
Addictive Personality Disorder
Gambling, Drugs, Obsessive compulsive (OCD), Alcoholism are examples of Addictive behaviors that are destructive. Prevention and early intervention are important.
Panic - Anxiety Disorder
Panic attacks are common, but if they are repeated and disturb your life, it can be a panic disorder. Panic disorder is treated with psychotherapy and medication, generally at your own primary care health center
Social Phobia Disorder
n social phobia, normal nervousness, has turned into a life-limiting fear of being subject to observation. You are embarrassed, ashamed and have fears of being rejected, humiliated, and shunned, and therefore avoid social gatherings and encounters. Effective treatment is available for social phobia.
Adult Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD)
Though it's called adult ADHD, symptoms start in early childhood and continue into adulthood. In some cases, ADHD is not recognized or diagnosed until the person is an adult. Adult ADHD symptoms may not be as clear as ADHD symptoms in children. In adults, hyperactivity may decrease, but struggles with impulsiveness, restlessness and difficulty paying attention may continue.