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 Mental health problems are common. However, most people with mental problems can get better.
What Is Mental Health?
Learn about mental health as a piece of overall wellness and the early warning signs of mental health problems.
https://www.mentalhealth.gov/basics/what-is-mental-health 

 Know the facts, use your knowledge to educate others, and reach out to those who may have mental health problems.
https://www.mentalhealth.gov/basics/mental-health-myths-facts 

 Treatment and recovery are ongoing processes that happen over time. The first step is getting help.
https://www.mentalhealth.gov/basics/recovery-possible 

 People can experience different types of mental health problems. These problems can affect your thinking, mood, and behavior.
Want to learn more about other types of mental health conditions? Visit the “Mental Health and Behavior” section on MedlinePlus.

 People with anxiety disorders respond to certain objects or situations with fear and dread. Anxiety disorders can include obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorders, and phobias.
https://www.mentalhealth.gov/what-to-look-for/anxiety-disorders 

 Behavioral disorders involve a pattern of disruptive behaviors in children that last for at least 6 months and cause problems in school, at home and in social situations. Examples of behavioral disorders include Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD), Conduct Disorder, and Oppositional-Defiant Disorder (ODD).
https://www.mentalhealth.gov/what-to-look-for/behavioral-disorders 

 Eating disorders involve extreme emotions, attitudes, and behaviors involving weight and food. Eating disorders can include anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating.
https://www.mentalhealth.gov/what-to-look-for/eating-disorders 

 Mental health problems and substance abuse disorders sometimes occur together.
https://www.mentalhealth.gov/what-to-look-for/mental-health-substance-use-disorders 

  Mood disorders involve persistent feelings of sadness or periods of feeling overly happy, or fluctuating between extreme happiness and extreme sadness. Mood disorders can include depression, bipolar disorder, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and self-harm.
https://www.mentalhealth.gov/what-to-look-for/mood-disorders 

 If you have OCD, you have repeated, upsetting thoughts called obsessions. You do the same thing over and over again to try to make the thoughts go away. Those repeated actions are called compulsions.
https://www.mentalhealth.gov/what-to-look-for/obsessive-compulsive-disorder 

 People with personality disorders have extreme and inflexible personality traits that are distressing to the person and may cause problems in work, school, or social relationships. Personality disorders can include antisocial personality disorder and borderline personality disorder.
https://www.mentalhealth.gov/what-to-look-for/personality-disorders 

  People with psychotic disorders experience a range of symptoms, including hallucinations and delusions. An example of a psychotic disorder is schizophrenia.
https://www.mentalhealth.gov/what-to-look-for/psychotic-disorders 

 Suicide causes immeasurable pain, suffering, and loss to individuals, families, and communities nationwide.
https://www.mentalhealth.gov/what-to-look-for/suicidal-behavior 

 Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can occur after living through or seeing a traumatic event, such as war, a hurricane, rape, physical abuse or a bad accident. PTSD makes you feel stressed and afraid after the danger is over.
https://www.mentalhealth.gov/what-to-look-for/post-traumatic-stress-disorder 

 If you have, or believe you may have, a mental health problem, it is helpful to talk about these issues with others. Learn more about building a strong support system and developing a recovery plan.
https://www.mentalhealth.gov/talk/people-mental-health-problems 

 Mental health problems don't only affect adults. Children, teens and young adults can have mental health problems, too.
https://www.mentalhealth.gov/talk/young-people 

 It can be hard to talk to your child or dependent about mental health problems. Get tips for starting the conversation.
https://www.mentalhealth.gov/talk/parents-caregivers 

 Anyone can experience mental health problems. Friends and family members can make all the difference in a person’s recovery process. Learn how to support your friends and loved ones with mental health problems.
https://www.mentalhealth.gov/talk/friends-family-members 

 Educators are often the first to notice mental health problems. Find out about mental health problems, what you can do, and how to develop effective strategies to meet the mental health needs of your students.
https://www.mentalhealth.gov/talk/educators 

 Many people may turn to faith and community leaders when facing mental health problems or traumatic events,? before they turn to a health care professional. Learn how to support mental health in your community.
https://www.mentalhealth.gov/talk/faith-community-leaders 

 Find tools and resources to help you get involved and build awareness of mental health problems in your community.
https://www.mentalhealth.gov/talk/community-conversation