If you are struggling with mental illness, you are not alone. There are local and low cost or free resources available to help you.
Common Types of Problems
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Schizophrenia/Psychosis
- Alcohol Use Disorder
- Substance Use Disorder
- Suicide and/or self-harm
Did you know?
1 in 5
U.S. Adults
experience mental illness each year
1 in 25
U.S. Adults
experience serious mental illness each year
1 in 6
U.S. Children Aged 6-17
experience a mental health disorder each year
50%
Of All Lifetime Mental Illness
begins by age 14, and 75% begins by age 24
2nd
Leading Cause of Death
Suicide, among individuals aged 10-34
Disclaimer: Please use this information at your own risk; an official diagnosis of mental illness can only be made by a licensed professional. If you feel that you are struggling with a certain type of mental illness, more information and screening tools can be found below.
Screeners: Do I have symptoms of a mental illness?
Depression is a type of mood disorder that presents in many forms and varying durations. It is primarily characterized by persistent sadness or low mood, and lack of interest or pleasure in usually enjoyable activities.
Anxiety is a feeling of fear, dread and uneasiness. It might cause you to sweat, feel restless and tense, and have a rapid heartbeat. It can be a normal reaction to stress or certain circumstances, but when persistent can lead to distress and functional impairment in day-to-day life.
Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a condition resulting from either witnessing or experiencing a traumatic or terrifying event. Symptoms can vary, but commonly include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable or unwanted thoughts about the event.
Schizophrenia is a serious, long term disorder that alters one’s ability to think, feel and behave clearly. Those with schizophrenia often struggle with faulty perceptions, inappropriate actions or feelings, and withdrawal from reality.
Psychosis is a disorder characterized by a disconnection from reality that often results from schizophrenia but may present in other disorders or circumstances.
An alcohol use disorder is characterized by excessive and uncontrollable drinking, and an emotional and physical dependence on alcohol that causes significant impairments in functioning in daily life.
A substance use disorder results from the recurrent, excessive use of and dependence on drugs that causes significant impairment including health problems and functioning in daily life.
If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide or self-harm, help is available.