Types of Mental Health Disorders

“The advice I’d give to somebody that’s silently struggling is, you don’t have to live that way. You don’t have to struggle in silence. You can be un-silent. You can live well with a mental health condition, as long as you open up to somebody about it, because it’s really important you share your experience with people so that you can get the help that you need.” — Demi Lovato

Are you dealing with a mental health issue? Do you feel sad or depressed? Anxious? Do you have outbursts that cause issues in your relationships, or do friends and family say you are moody? Browse the videos and websites below to see if anything resonates with you, but realize that you must see a licensed medical professional for an accurate diagnosis. There is a lot of information on this page and it may take some time to sort through.

Sadly, many of us including our children are dealing with mental health issues that lead to self medicating with drugs and alcohol. Others create mental health issues through their drug and alcohol abuse. It is important to get yourself or your family member/child an evaluation from a qualified professional when you/they are sober. Drug and alcohol abuse can mimic many mental health issues. Some parents have found that once their child is sober, many of their mental health issues resolve themselves. We recommend testing with a neuropsychologist.

Here is a link to a page about the different types of mental illnesses: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/types-of-mental-illness

“Mental health problems don’t define who you are. They are something you experience. You walk in the rain and you feel the rain, but, importantly, YOU ARE NOT THE RAIN.” — Matt Haig

Resources to Learn More About Mental Health Diagnosis

Disorders Associated with Anger

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What is intermittent explosive disorder (IED) and what do we do about it? The video gives an example of what IED can look like, as well as reviews the criteria for this type of disorder.

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Watch this video to understand what anger is and what goes on in your brain when you get angry. The discussion is given by a cognitive behavioral psychologist.

Discovering What is Behind Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

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There’s a common misconception that if you like to meticulously organize your things, keep your hands clean, or plan out your weekend to the last detail, you might be OCD. In fact, OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) is a serious psychiatric condition that is frequently misunderstood by society and mental health professionals alike. Natascha M. Santos debunks the myths surrounding OCD.

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Through candid personal stories and interview, this real raw. and emotional documentary dispels the common myths surrounding OCD and takes an in-depth look at the disorder the role it takes on sufferers and families, and underscores the reality that there is always help and always hope.

The Difference Between Bipolar Disorder and Borderline Personality

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What is bipolar disorder? Double board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Dom Sportelli treats bipolar disorder regularly. He breaks down what you need to know in this video. He also answers: What is bipolar 1 disorder? What is bipolar 2 disorder? How are they different? What do manic episodes look like?

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Tracey Marks discusses Bipolar disorder vs borderline personality disorder. They are very similar but very different. This video is based on a viewer question. There is a big difference between personality disorders and the psychiatric illnesses like depression anxiety bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.

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What is bipolar disorder? Dr Patrick McKeon explains how it can be recognised, diagnosed, and treated. The signs and symptoms, as well as the purpose and type of medication prescribed to treat bipolar disorder, Practical everyday lifestyle management and ways to stay mentally and physically healthy

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Here's how to spot the 9 traits of borderline personality disorder. BPD is a highly misunderstood mental health condition. Do you have to have all 9 traits to receive a BPD diagnosis?

Dealing with Anxiety and Depression

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Anxiety Disorders cause excessive worry that affects thoughts, feelings, and causes problems in a person’s life.

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Everyone gets anxious at times, but how can you tell when it crosses the line and needs attention? Dr. Jen Gunter shares the science behind your brain's threat-detection system, what makes it malfunction and the most effective ways of treating it.

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Is it an introvert, social anxiety, or depression?MedCircle host Kyle Kittleson and Dr. Ramani discuss the psychology of introversion. What are the differences between an introvert, social anxiety, and depression? Plus, why do people confuse introverts with those who are depressed in the first place?

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Without proper help, more complex mental health problems may arise later in life. Depression can be properly treated with therapy and medication, managed, and even prevented. Double-board certified psychiatrist Dr. Domenick Sportelli gives advice on how to overcome depression.

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While you may think people with depression all cry and feel sad all the time, that’s not necessarily the case. Different people may exhibit different symptoms. So here are a few ways depression appears in us.

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Harvard Medical School experts will discuss how to identify the signs and symptoms of depression. Depression affects an estimated 300 million people worldwide and can strike men and women in dramatically different ways.

Schizophrenia Causes and Symptoms

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The causes of schizophrenia are a little more complex than most realize. There are many causes at play, and the better you understand them, the better equipped you are to help a loved one. In this video, Dr. Dom Sportelli explains what schizophrenia is from the in-depth perspective of a psychiatrist.

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Dr. Farrell is a Harvard Medical School faculty member and board certified psychiatrist with a private practice in Boston. She has experience in patient care, teaching and in treating psychological disorders in various settings, including the Emergency Department, inpatient units and outpatient settings.

Attention Deficient Disorder (ADHD)

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This webcast features presentations describe patient-appropriate stimulant pharmacotherapies and evidence-based strategies supporting medication adherence for the development of individualized treatment plans for adult patients with ADHD.

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Dr Stephen Humphries is a consultant psychiatrist who has 30 years of medical experience. He has practised general adult psychiatry at consultant level within the NHS for 23 years. Dr. Humphries has an interest in psychoanalytical psychotherapy and the management of personality disorders.

Feeling Paranoid? Do You have Phobias? What it Normal and What is a Disorder?

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There are three types of phobias: social phobia, agoraphobia, and specific phobias. Phobias can be situational, animal, blood/injection/injury, and others. Cynophobia, Aerophobia, arachnophobia, Ophidiophobia, and Arachnophobia are discussed in this video.

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Paranoid personality disorder or paranoia? Paranoia is simply a trait. But when does it reach the level of paranoid personality disorder? Neuropsychologist Dr. Judy Ho answers your questions in this video. Do you know someone with PPD?

Additional Personality Disorders

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This video answers the question: What's the difference between psychopathy and antisocial personality disorder (sometimes referred to as sociopathy)? There is a lot of confusion and a number of different terms used around this topic, for example: psychopath, sociopath, psychopathic traits, sociopathic traits, antisocial traits).

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Psychologist Dr. Ramani Durvasula explains the science behind psychopathy and sociopathy. There's a fine line between being overly-confident and having antisocial personality disorder. ASPD symptoms and behaviors are difficult to spot, but it's more common than most people realize.

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Narcissistic Personality Disorder is characterized by a grandiose sense of self-importance, a preoccupation with unlimited success, feeling too special to be understood by regular people, and needing excessive admiration. Criticism is not well received by most people with the disorder.

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With social anxiety disorder, the fear and anxiety is limited to social interactions. With avoidant personality, there's a deep belief that there's something wrong with you. The threshold for seeing something as critical is very low. Your reaction is to stay away and avoid dealing with people in any way you can.