Mental health is a state of well-being where individuals successfully cope with the normal stresses of life, work productively, and are able to make a positive contribution to their community. Read more about mental health.
Mental health conditions are diagnosed based on specific signs and symptoms, as well as how much the condition affects your daily life.
Learn more about diagnosing a mental illness.
Treatment will vary depending on the disorder, its severity, and your situation; often a combination of treatments together work best. Read more about treatments for mental illness.
One in four Americans is affected by some type of mental illness which may affect their thinking, mood and ability to relate to other people and function on a daily basis. These conditions can affect anyone. Unfortunately, questions about mental illness often go unanswered and prevent people from getting the help