Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental disorder marked by unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, concentration, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. ADHD symptoms can appear as early as between the ages of 3 and 6 and can continue through adolescence and adulthood. While there is no cure for ADHD, currently available treatments can help reduce symptoms and improve functioning.
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October 11-17 is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Awareness Week. OCD is a common, long-lasting disorder characterized by uncontrollable, recurring thoughts (obsessions) that can lead people to engage in repetitive behaviors (compulsions). OCD can affect adults, adolescents, and children, and if left untreated, OCD can interfere in all aspects of life.
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Download a FREE copy of NIMH's new OCD publication to learn more about signs, symptoms, and treatment options https://go.usa.gov/xGvk5 #shareNIMH |
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a common, long-lasting disorder characterized by uncontrollable, recurring thoughts (obsessions) that can lead people to engage in repetitive behaviors (compulsions). Talk with your health care provider about your symptoms: https://go.usa.gov/xGEAH #shareNIMH
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic disorder in which a person has uncontrollable, reoccurring thoughts and behaviors. Learn about the signs, symptoms, and treatments: https://go.usa.gov/xGvkG #shareNIMH
Mental Illness Awareness Week
October 4-10 is Mental Illness Awareness Week. Empower others to determine if they need help and how to get it.
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Do you need help with your mental health? If you don't know where to start, this infographic may help guide you. https://go.usa.gov/xGfxz #shareNIMH
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Don’t wait for your health care provider to ask about your mental health. Take control and start the conversation. Here are five tips to help you talk to your health care provider about your mental health and get the most out of your visit: www.nimh.nih.gov/talkingtips #shareNIMH
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October 8 is National Depression Screening Day. Depression is a common but serious mood disorder. It causes severe symptoms that affect how you feel, think, and handle daily activities, such as sleeping, eating, or working. Screening for depression, like other illnesses, should be a routine part of health care.
NIMH has a wealth of information and resources on depression in men, women, and older adults.
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Te sientes abrumado? Lee esta hoja informativa para saber si se trata de estrés o ansiedad y qué puedes hacer para sobrellevar este sentimiento https://go.usa.gov/xGwv7 #shareNIMH |
Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections, or PANDAS, refers to the sudden onset of OCD or tic symptoms after a child has a streptococcal (strep) infection, such as strep throat or scarlet fever.
PANDAS Awareness Day is October 9. This fact sheet provides information about the signs, symptoms, and treatment of PANDAS.
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