Legal Notice

Information About Mental Health Conditions and Treatment

This information is provided for general educational and informational purposes and is intended to help visitors better understand the types of mental health conditions, concerns, and life circumstances that mental health services may address. Individual treatment needs, approaches, and outcomes vary based on each person’s symptoms, circumstances, diagnosis, and safety needs.

Conditions Commonly Treated

Mental health services may address a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and psychological conditions and concerns, including:

• Depression, including major depressive disorder and persistent depressive disorder.
• Anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety, and specific phobias.
• Trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
• Bipolar disorder.
• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
• Eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder.
• Substance use disorders, including alcohol and drug use disorders.
• Grief, loss, and adjustment difficulties.
• Relationship, family, and communication problems.
• Sleep problems related to mental health concerns.
• Anger, emotional regulation, and impulse-control difficulties.
• Self-esteem, self-image, and body-image concerns.
• Borderline personality disorder and other personality-related difficulties.
• Psychotic disorders, including schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder.
• Suicidal thoughts, self-harm, and other safety concerns, usually with specialized and coordinated care.
• Mental health concerns occurring alongside chronic medical conditions, pain, or disability.
• Other concerns that treatment may address.

Mental Health Services May Also Help With

Mental health support may also be beneficial when individuals or families are experiencing challenges related to:

• Parenting challenges.
• Separation, divorce, or family conflict.
• Workplace or academic stress.
• Domestic or interpersonal violence.
• Cultural or identity-related concerns.
• Sexual concerns.
• Life transitions and major decisions.
• Chronic illness and caregiver stress.
• Recovery following trauma, accidents, or disasters.

Understanding Treatment and Recovery

Treatment does not always mean that a condition is “cured.” In many situations, the goals of mental health treatment may include reducing symptoms, improving coping skills and relationships, supporting daily functioning, and promoting recovery.

The appropriate approach to care depends on the individual’s symptoms, circumstances, diagnosis, and safety needs. Treatment plans are therefore personalized according to the needs and goals of each individual.

The conditions and concerns listed on this page are provided for informational purposes and do not mean that every condition or concern is treated in every situation. Services may vary based on individual needs, provider expertise, availability, eligibility, and the level of care required.

Important Crisis Information

This website and its contact forms should not be used for emergencies or urgent mental health concerns.

If someone is in immediate danger or experiencing a mental-health crisis in the United States, call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

If there is an immediate physical safety or medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.

Do not delay seeking emergency or crisis assistance because of information provided on this website.