Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

ADHD can make children feel bad about themselves. They may see themselves as failures, when they are not. They need help with this common childhood illness. With the right care, children with ADHD are able to pay attention, control their behavior, and slow their fast pace. 

Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in a persons mood, energy, and ability to function. Different from the normal ups and downs that everyone goes through, the symptoms of bipolar disorder are severe.  

Borderline Personality Disorder

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a serious mental illness characterized by pervasive instability in mood, inter-personal relationships, self-image, and behavior. This instability often disrupts family and work life, long-term planning, and the individual’s sense of self-identity.

Depression and HIV/AIDS

Research has enabled many men and women, and young people living with HIV, lead fuller, more productive lives. As with other serious illnesses such as cancer, heart disease or stroke, however, HIV often can be accompanied by depression, an illness that can affect mind, mood, body and behavior.

Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a chronic, severe, and disabling brain disease. Approximately 1 percent of the population develops schizophrenia during their lifetime – more than 2 million Americans suffer from the illness in a given year.

Social Phobia

Social phobia is a real illness, but can be treated. If you have social phobia, you are very worried about embarrassing yourself in front of other people. Your fears may be so serious that you cannot do everyday things.