Conditions

Understand what you’re going through

Plain-language guides to common mental health conditions: what they feel like, how they’re diagnosed and treated, and who can help. Each one links to a free self-check.

AnxietyWorry, tension or a sense that something bad is about to happen, more often than not. How to tell everyday stress from an anxiety disorder, and what helps.
DepressionLow mood, lost interest or a heavy tiredness that doesn't lift. How to tell depression from a rough patch, and what treatment looks like.
ADHDTrouble focusing, staying organized or sitting still, since childhood. What ADHD looks like in adults, how to get evaluated, and what helps.
PTSDStill on guard, reliving or avoiding something frightening that happened. How PTSD shows up, and the treatments that help most people recover.
Bipolar disorderPeriods of unusually high energy or mood, and periods of depression. The signs, the types, and why getting the right diagnosis matters.
Panic disorderSudden waves of intense fear, often with a pounding heart, and worry about the next one. What panic attacks are, and the treatments that work.