{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"The News Journal","provider_url":"https:\/\/qa.thenewsjournal.net","title":"Nine common mental health conditions &ndash; The News Journal","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"1OoOiGOxIo\"><a href=\"https:\/\/qa.thenewsjournal.net\/nine-common-mental-health-conditions\/\">Nine common mental health conditions<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/qa.thenewsjournal.net\/nine-common-mental-health-conditions\/embed\/#?secret=1OoOiGOxIo\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;Nine common mental health conditions&#8221; &#8212; The News Journal\" data-secret=\"1OoOiGOxIo\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\/* <![CDATA[ *\/\n\/*! 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In order to achieve overall wellness, it is important to understand the role that mental illness can play and to know that it is treatable. Awareness is the key to identifying and treating mental disorders. There are many conditions that can impact a person\u2019s mental and emotional health. Some of the most common include: \u2022 Anxiety disorders.\u00a0Everyone experiences a sense of anxiousness from time to time. But when it is a feeling that persists or returns frequently with great intensity and interferes with normal life, it may be an\u00a0anxiety disorder. \u2022 Depression. Sadness, grieving and related negative feelings are normal when they arise and then fade within a few days or weeks. If these feelings are especially deep, remain for more than two weeks and interfere with functioning at home or work, mental illness may be the cause. \u2022 Bipolar disorder.\u00a0People with bipolar disorder experience alternating periods of extreme emotional highs and lows, as well as spikes in energy level and an impaired ability to think clearly. \u2022 ADHD. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a condition where a person has problems maintaining attention, is overly active and acts impulsively. More common in children and adolescents, it can affect a person at any age. \u2022 PTSD. Posttraumatic stress disorder is caused by traumatic events, such as assault, abuse, military combat, severe injuries, and natural disasters. Symptoms can include flashbacks or nightmares about the trauma, depressed mood, anxiety and excessive reactions to life events. \u2022 Schizophrenia. This condition causes extremely disordered thinking, hallucinations, delusions, unusual behavior and a state of being out of touch with reality. \u2022 Eating disorders.\u00a0Conditions, such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, involve disordered thinking about appearance and weight that lead to eating behaviors that have both mental and physical health consequences. \u2022 Autism. Autism spectrum disorder\u00a0(ASD) is a developmental disorder that impairs a person\u2019s ability to communicate and socialize with others. It is referred to as a \u201cspectrum\u201d because it manifests differently in each person, with symptoms that range from mild to severe. \u2022 Borderline personality disorder.\u00a0This condition results in dramatic mood swings, emotional instability, impulsive behavior and difficulty maintaining relationships. Help is Available \u201cAll of these conditions can make life more difficult, both for the person suffering from them as well as their friends and family. However, all are treatable,\u201d added Dr. Salim. If you think you are experiencing a mental health issue, your doctor can talk with you about treatment options. You should not \u201csuffer in silence.\u201d If you are struggling with a mental health condition and have thoughts of harming yourself or someone else, you should seek help immediately by calling our Help Line at 800.395.4435 or by going to a hospital emergency room."}