Anxiety Disorder
…disorders? Anxiety disorders, including phobias and panic disorder, are among the most common of mental health problems. It is estimated that 2 million Canadians suffer from panic disorders. Women are…
Bipolar Disorder
…or crying at the smallest thing, you may be suffering from bipolar disorder. It used to be called Manic Depression. Bipolar disorder is no one’s fault. It does not come…
Guideline 1: Panic/Anxiety/Worry/Nervous
…thoughts educate yourself about how nervousness, worry, panic and anxiety causes physical and emotional reactions Physical symptoms of nerves/anxiety/worry are real, not in your head Make sure your physical health…
Help/FAQ
…Ongoing anger most of the time is often a symptom of a mood disorder such as clinical depression, an anxiety or worry disorder or sometimes even mania as part of…
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
…them. To relieve the feelings of distress and anxiety, people with OCD often try to reduce their anxiety by acting out certain rituals, or compulsive behaviours, over and over again….
Frequently Asked Questions
…anxiety or worry disorder or sometimes even mania as part of a Bipolar or Manic Depressive Disorder. In other cases, it is a feature of ongoing substance use or abuse…
Guideline 4: Schizophrenia/Psychotic Disorder/Psychosis/Hallucinations/Delusions/Odd Behaviour
…to figure out the diagnosis and direct treatment a skilled mental status examination, general medical history, physical examination, lab tests, toxicology, neurologic, cognitive exam may be indicated severe mood disorders…
ADHD
…a split second. But for some kids this restlessness actually indicates a mental health problem. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a term used to describe patterns of behaviour that…
Psychosis/Schizophrenia
What is Psychosis/Schizophrenia: Schizophrenia is a mental health condition and a disorder of the brain’s functioning. It can seriously disturb the way people think, feel, experience reality, and relate to…
Depression
…help. Depression with Anxiety About 65% a clinical depression is accompanied by feelings of agitation, edginess, worry, or anxiety, panic and avoidance. Dysthymia A chronically low mood with some but…