Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a developmental condition that can make it difficult for a person to concentrate and control their behaviour. There are three main symptoms of ADHD – hyperactive behaviour, impulsive behaviour and inattentive behaviour. The severity of behaviours...

Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative condition of the brain that causes problems with memory, thinking, language and behaviour. It is the most common form of dementia and a leading cause of disability in people over 65 years of age. Treatment aims to slow the progression of the disease and impro...

Anger management is a range of steps and processes that can help someone to manage and reduce their anger. This can involve altering the way they think about certain things that make them angry and changing the ways they react to anger to be constructive, rather than counterproductive.

Anorexia nervosa is a mental health and eating disorder in which a person has a distorted body image and a strong fear of gaining weight. This leads to limiting food intake and/or exercising excessively and often leads to extreme weight loss.

Antisocial personality disorder is a mental health disorder that can make it difficult for a person to understand or have empathy for other people. It is characterised by manipulative, exploitative and socially irresponsible behaviour.

Autism refers to a lifelong neurodevelopmental disorder that falls within a spectrum of similar disorders. People with autism spectrum disorder may have difficulties relating to their environment and interacting with people, have limited interests and may show repetitive behaviours and heightened...

Bipolar disorder is a condition that is characterised by extreme mood swings, which range from feeling high to feeling very low and helpless. It is a condition that will require ongoing treatment. However, with support and medications, it is possible to live a fulfilling and normal life.

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental disorder that can make it difficult for people to control their behavior and emotions and to form stable relationships with other people. It usually arises in early adolescence.

Bulimia nervosa is a serious eating disorder causing individuals to binge eat and then compensate, usually by vomiting, using laxatives or excessive exercise. With treatment, people with bulimia can come to have a more positive body image and develop a healthy attitude towards food.

Bullying is the use of power by a person or group of people to intentionally cause physical or psychological harm to another person or group of people. It includes humiliating, demeaning or threatening behaviour and can occur anywhere, including at school, home, online or the workplace.

Conversion disorder is a mental health condition in which a person experiences physical symptoms that have no physical cause. In the past, this condition has been known as hysteria.

Dementia is a collection of symptoms caused by disorders of the brain that cause damage and death to brain neurons. Dementia can affect memory, language, behaviour and the ability to carry out complex tasks. The decline associated with dementia is often gradual and more common in the older popula...

Depression is a condition that causes a person to feel sad or miserable most of the time. It is a common condition that affects physical and mental health and can interfere with a person's ability to carry out daily activities. There is a range of treatments and support services available to help...

Generalised anxiety disorder causes feelings of anxiousness, sometimes making it hard to carry out everyday activities. You may have experienced a major stressful event which could have predisposed you to developing this condition. There are multiple treatment options available to help manage the...

Ice, the street name for crystal methamphetamine, is a highly addictive illegal drug that affects the central nervous system. Long-term abuse can lead to mental illness, brain damage and have devastating social consequences for an addicted individual.

Insomnia is a condition which makes it difficult to fall or stay asleep. Treatment usually depends on identifying the cause. Stress, changes in your sleeping environment, health problems or medications can all disrupt sleep patterns.

Feelings of loss can stem from many things - relationship breakdown, job loss, family separation, miscarriage, loss of health etc. Loss can be accompanied by grief, too, which people experience in different ways - shock, numbness, anger, regret, denial, or feelings of helplessness, isolation or f...

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder that causes unwanted and repeated thoughts and/or feelings. This usually leads to an intense need to repeat certain rituals. It may be a lifelong condition, but it can be managed by talking to a doctor or psychologist.

Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a condition in which the person's behaviour is consistently angry, argumentative and defiant, particularly towards figures of authority. While it generally arises in early childhood, it can affect a person for their entire life. ODD needs to addressed as it ...

Panic disorder is when a person experiences repeated panic attacks that are unpredictable and not tied to a specific situation. Symptoms can include a rapid heart rate, shortness of breath and a feeling of losing control. Medications and psychological treatments can be used to control the symptom...

Paranoid personality disorder is a mental health disorder in which a person experiences a persistent and deep distrust of friends, strangers, family and authority figures. It is usually diagnosed in adulthood.

Parasomnias are sleep disorders in which disruptive or unwanted behaviours, sensations or experiences occur. Examples include sleepwalking and night terrors.

A phobia is an exaggeration of the normal fear response and occurs when a person develops a disproportionate or unrealistic sense of danger in relation to a specific thing or situation. In severe cases, it can be very disruptive to daily life.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that can cause significant disruption in a person’s life. It is a reaction to an intense event or period during which a person’s life or safety (or that of a loved one) was in danger.

Pregnancy can be a time of great change. While it can be joyful and very exciting, it can also place extra stress on both women and men, which can lead to an increased risk of mental health problems. Understanding the signs and symptoms and seeking help early can prevent symptoms from worsening.

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder occurs when a woman experiences severe psychological and physical symptoms before menstruation. The symptoms experienced are more severe than those of premenstrual syndrome.

Schizophrenia is a complex disorder of the mind that results in having mixed-up thoughts and feelings. The main symptoms include delusions and hallucinations. People with schizophrenia may also become withdrawn, confused and agitated and may behave strangely. However, there are treatments availab...

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a mental health disorder in which a person repeatedly experiences depression or low mood during the onset of winter (most commonly) or summer.

Somatic symptom disorder is a condition in which a person experiences persistent and distressing physical symptoms that cannot be easily explained by another medical condition. People with this condition are often very anxious about their health.