Mental Health Conditions
Anxiety
Is a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear, that can be mild or severe. It is a natural response to stress or a perceived threat, but it can become overwhelming and interfere with daily life if it persists for a long time.
Depression
Common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act.
Behavioral Problems
These problems can result from temporary stressors in the child's life, or they might represent more enduring disorders.
Stress
Physiological response to a perceived threat or challenge. It can have negative effects on both physical and mental health if not managed properly.
Trauma/PTSD
Distressing or disturbing emotional experience that can have lasting negative effects on an individual's mental and physical health. It can be caused by a wide range of events, such as accidents, abuse, violence, or natural disasters.
Grief/loss
Natural response to loss and can manifest in various ways, including sadness, anger, guilt, and confusion.
LGBTQIA+ related issues
LGBTQIA+ issues refer to the challenges and discrimination faced by individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, asexual, or any other non-heterosexual/cisgender identity.
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
It is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects both children and adults. Individuals with ADHD may have difficulties with attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, which can impact various areas of their lives, including academics, work, and relationships.
Addiction
Refers to a compulsive need for and use of a habit-forming substance or behavior, despite negative consequences.
Anger
Natural emotion that can be caused by various situations and triggers. It is important to recognize and manage anger in a healthy way to avoid negative consequences.
Bipolar disorder
Causes extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).
Lack of coping skills
Difficulty or deficiency in effectively managing and dealing with stress, challenges, or difficult emotions. Coping skills are the strategies, behaviors, and thoughts we use to navigate and cope with various life situations.
Difficulty navigating life transitions
Challenges and struggles individuals may experience when going through significant changes or shifts in their lives. During these periods of transition, people may encounter various emotional, practical, and psychological obstacles that can make the process more challenging.
Postpartum depression
Mood disorder that affects some women after giving birth. It is characterized by feelings of sadness, anxiety, and exhaustion that can interfere with a mother's ability to care for herself and her baby. Postpartum depression can occur within the first few weeks or months after childbirth.