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WHAT IS IT?

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is when an individual is faced with constant and excessive worry. Individuals with GAD struggle with controlling their fears. An individual is diagnosed with GAD when they are unable to control worry on more days than not for at least six months and display three or more symptoms.

PREVALENCE

6.8 MILLION ADULTS LIVE WITH GAD IN A GIVEN YEAR

WOMEN WOMEN ARE TWICE MORE LIKELY THAN MEN TO EXPERIENCE GAD

FACTS COMMON

GAD IS THE MOST COMMON ANXIETY DISORDER

CAUSES

TREATMENT

LESS THAN HALF OF THOSE WHO STRUGGLE WITH GAD SEEK TREATMENT

DEPRESSION

BRAIN CHEMISTRY, PERSONALITY, GAD OFTEN COINCIDES GENETICS, AND LIFE EVENTS CAN WITH DEPRESSION ALL CAUSE GAD

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WHAT IS IT?

Social Anxiety Disorder involves intense fears of being rejected, judged, and negatively assessed during social interactions. Socially anxious individuals fear appearing visibly anxious, bored, or awkward during social interactions. These fears often result in socially anxious individuals avoiding as many social interactions as possible.

FACTS

PREVALENCE

COMMON

15 MILLION AMERICAN ADULTS LIVE WITH SOCIAL ANXIETY DISORDER IN A GIVEN YEAR

TREATMENT

CHILDHOOD

EXTREME SHYNESS IN SOCIAL ANXIETY DISORDER IS THE SECOND MOST COMMON CHILDHOOD IS A PREDICTOR OF SOCIAL ANXIETY DISORDER ANXIETY DISORDER

ADOLESCENTS

ONSET

LESS THAN 25% OF PEOPLE SOCIAL ANXIETY DISORDER WITH SOCIAL ANXIETY RARELY DEVELOPS AFTER DISORDER RECEIVE THE AGE OF 25 TREATMENT

NEARLY 10% OF ADOLESCENTS LIVE WITH SOCIAL ANXIETY DISORDER

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WHAT IS IT?

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder in which people have undesirable thoughts and ideas (obsessions), leading to compulsive behaviors. These compulsive acts (repetition, distressing thoughts, etc.) can get in the way of daily life and social interactions.

PREVALENCE

FACTS IMPACT

TREATMENT

2.2 MILLION AMERICANS ARE AFFECTED BY OCD YEARLY

OCD AFFECTS ALL GENDERS EQUALLY

ON AVERAGE, IT TAKES 14 TO 17 YEARS FROM THE FIRST OCD SYMPTOM FOR A PERSON TO SEEK TREATMENT

DIAGNOSIS

GENETICS

LIFE EVENTS

AVERAGE AGE OF DIAGNOSIS: 19 YEARS OLD

IF ONE'S PARENTS OR SIBLINGS HAVE OCD, IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE A 25% CHANCE OF DIAGNOSIS

TRAUMATIC LIFE EVENTS INCREASE AN INDIVIDUAL'S CHANCE OF DEVELOPING OCD

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WHAT IS IT?

Depression is a mood disorder that affects the way an individual thinks, feels, and goes about daily life. Those with depression have feelings of guilt, hopelessness, low mood, and anxiety for at least two weeks. The severity of symptoms varies from person to person.

FACTS

PREVALENCE

YOUNG ADULTS

18 MILLION PEOPLE IN THE US LIVE WITH DEPRESSION YEARLY

DEPRESSION IS MOST COMMON AT AGES 18-25 YEARS OLD

MORTALITY

DEPRESSION PLAYS A ROLE IN MORE THAN A HALF OF ALL SUICIDES

TREATMENT

ADOLESCENTS DUAL DIAGNOSIS

35% OF ADULTS WITH DEPRESSION DON'T RECEIVE TREATMENT

3.2 MILLION ADOLESCENTS AGES 12-17 EXPERIENCE DEPRESSION

ANXIETY IS OFTEN A SYMPTOM OF DEPRESSION SOURCES: NIMH, WASHINGTONPOST

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WHAT IS IT?

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a form of depression associated with late autumn/winter thought to be caused by a lack of light The reduced sunlight during the fall and winter disrupts a person's body clock, melatonin levels, and lowers one's serotonin levels. These changes can lead to feelings of depression, and shifts in mood and sleep patterns.

FACTS

PREVALENCE

LONGEVITY

LOCATION

ABOUT 5% OF ADULTS IN THE US EXPERIENCE SAD YEARLY

ON AVERAGE, SAD LASTS 40% OF THE YEAR

SAD IS MORE COMMON FOR THOSE WHO LIVE FAR FROM THE EQUATOR

YEARLY

TREATMENT

ONSET

NOT ALL PEOPLE WITH SAD EXPERIENCE IT YEARLY

LIGHT THERAPY IS THE MOST COMMON FORM OF TREATMENT

ONSET FOR SAD IS RARELY BEFORE 20 YEARS OLD SOURCES: NIMH, PSYCHIATRY.ORG, AAFP

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WHAT IS IT?

Bipolar Disorder is a mental health condition that causes intense mood swings. This disorder causes shifts in people's energy, concentration, mood, and activity levels.

Episodes may last anywhere from days to months at a time.

PREVALENCE

5.8 MILLION AMERICAN ADULTS ARE AFFECTED BY BIPOLAR DISORDER IN A GIVEN YEAR

EMOTIONS

MANIA AND DEPRESSION CAN BOTH BE EXPERIENCED AT THE SAME TIME

FACTS CAUSES

TREATMENT

GENETICS, BRAIN STRUCTURE, WITH LIFELONG CARE, BIPOLAR AND FAMILY HISTORY ALL PLAY DISORDER IS TREATABLE A ROLE IN CAUSING BIPOLAR DISORDER

DUAL DIAGNOSIS ADOLESCENTS

IT IS COMMON FOR THOSE WITH BIPOLAR DISORDER TO ALSO HAVE ANXIETY AND ADHD

1.1 MILLION ADOLESCENTS WITH DEPRESSION HAVE EARLYONSET BIPOLAR DISORDER SOURCES: NIMH, NAMI, SELF.COM

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WHAT IS IT?

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a condition in which a person has a difficult time recovering from a terrifying event.

Individuals with PTSD struggle with triggers that bring back memories of traumatic experiences. When triggered, people feel physical and/or mental distress.

PREVALENCE 8 MILLION AMERICANS HAVE PTSD IN A GIVEN YEAR

CAUSES 67% OF PEOPLE EXPOSED TO MASS VIOLENCE DEVELOP PTSD

FACTS COMMON

ONSET

8 OUT OF 100 PEOPLE WILL EXPERIENCE PTSD IN THIER LIFETIME

ONSET OF PTSD USUALLY OCCURS WITHIN 3 MONTHS OF TRAUMA

TREATMENT EXPOSURE THERAPY IS HIGHLY EFFECTIVE IN TREATMENT

TRAUMA YOU DON'T HAVE TO SUFFER A TRAUMA TO HAVE PTSD

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Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a condition characterized by unstable moods, relationships, and behavior.

A person with BPD is often impulsive which affects one's actions and relationships. People with BPD often experience episodes of anxiety, depression, and anger.

PREVALENCE

1.4% OF THE US POPULATION EXPERIENCES BPD

MEDICATION

FACTS

DIAGNOSIS

FAMILY HISTORY

75% OF PEOPLE DIAGNOSED THOSE WHO HAVE A CLOSE WITH BPD ARE WOMEN FAMILY MEMBER WITH BPD ARE MORE LIKELY TO DEVELOP IT

ONSET

MEDICATION IS NOT ONSET OF BPD USUALLY COMMONLY USED TO TREAT OCCURS DURING BPD; A VARIETY OF THERAPEUTIC ADOLESCENCE TECHNIQUES ARE TYPICALLY USED

TREATMENT

IF BPD GOES UNTREATED, IT OFTEN TURNS INTO OTHER CHRONIC ILLNESSES

SOUECES: NAMI , PROJECTSEMICOLON.COM, NIMH

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WHAT IS IT?

Schizophrenia is a disorder that affects the way an individual acts, thinks and feels. Those with Schizophrenia struggle to decipher what is real and what is imaginary. As a result, a great deal of stress and isolation can occur.

FACTS

PREVALENCE

ONSET

AWARENESS

IT IS RARE FOR 40-50% OF THOSE WITH SCHIZOPHRENIA TO PRESENT SCHIZOPHRENIA DO NOT ITSELF BEFORE 12 YEARS OLD REALIZE THEY HAVE A MENTAL OR AFTER 40 YEARS OLD ILLNESS

2.2 MILLION AMERICANS ARE AFFECTED BY SCHIZOPHRENIA IN A GIVEN YEAR

CAUSES

DUAL DIAGNOSIS

GENETICS, ENVIRONMENT, BRAIN CHEMISTRY AND DRUG USE ALL PLAY A ROLE IN CAUSING SCHIZOPHRENIA

OCD, PANIC DISORDER, AND DEPRESSION COMMONLY OCCUR WITH SCHIZOPHRENIA

TREATMENT

THE MAJORITY OF PEOPLE WITH SCHIZOPHRENIA ARE TREATED SUCCESSFULLY

SOURCES: NAMI, NIMH, IMPROVINGMIPRACTICES.ORG

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WHAT IS IT?

Dissociative Identity Disorder, formerly known as Multiple Personality Disorder, is a disorder characterized by the presence of at least two different personality states (alters). These various personalities can have differing characteristics, names, and histories. This disorder also commonly affects memory.

PREVALENCE

FACTS ALTERS

HALLUCINATIONS

DID AFFECTS 2% OF THE GENERAL POPULATION

ON AVERAGE, A PERSON WITH DID HAS 10 ALTERS

ONSET

PHYSICAL TRAITS

1 OUT OF 3 PEOPLE WITH DID EXPERIENCE VISUAL AND AUDITORY HALLUCINATIONS

TRAUMA

THE AVERAGE ONSET FOR THE ALTERS CAN HAVE DID IS A COMMON WAY PEOPLE DID IS 5.9 YEARS OLD PHYSICAL DIFFERENCES SUCH DEAL WITH TRAUMA AS LEFT/ RIGHT HANDEDNESS AND EYE PRESCRIPTIONS SOURCES: NAMI, SANE

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WHAT IS IT?

Eating disorders are highly prevalent biological disorders, especially when it comes to women. Although very common, eating disorders can often go undetected. This makes being aware of signs/symptoms even more crucial. There are multiple forms of eating disorders, some examples include Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge Eating Disorder.

PREVALENCE

FACTS WOMEN

30 MILLION PEOPLE IN THE UNITED 1 OUT OF 5 WOMEN LIVE WITH AN EATING DISORDER STATES LIVE WITH AN EATING DISORDER IN THEIR LIFETIME

TREATMENT

1 IN 10 PEOPLE RECEIVES TREATMENT FOR AN EATING DISORDER

DUAL DIAGNOSIS

AGE 90% OF THOSE WITH AN EATING DISORDER ARE WOMEN AGES 12-25

BODY TYPE

71% OF PEOPLE WITH AN EATING DISORDERS AFFECT EATING DISORDER ALSO SUFFER PEOPLE OF ALL DIFFERENT FROM AN ANXIETY/MOOD DISORDER SHAPES/SIZES

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WHAT IS IT?

Anorexia Nervosa is a disorder in which a person has a distorted body image. Individuals with Anorexia have an intense fear of gaining weight. As a result, people restrict eating, deny hunger, and practice excessive physical activity.

PREVALENCE 2% OF PEOPLE HAVE ANOREXIA

FACTS GENETICS

DUAL DIAGNOSIS

50-80% OF THE RISK FOR ANOREXIA IS GENETIC

50% OF THOSE WITH ANOREXIA ALSO DEAL WITH ANXIETY AND OCD

TREATMENT

COMPLICATIONS

MORTALITY

1 OUT OF 10 PEOPLE WITH ANOREXIA SEEK TREATMENT

ANOREXIA AFFECTS THE WHOLE BODY- HAIR, HEART, BRAIN, BLOOD, HORMONES, SKIN, ETC.

10% OF PEOPLE WITH ANOREXIA DIE FROM THE ILLNESS

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Bulimia Nervosa is a condition in which people binge eat and purge. Purging can be done by vomiting, and/or abusing laxatives, or weight-loss supplements.

Those with bulimia are often so preoccupied with their weight and appearance, that they don't think about the consequences and harm they're causing to their body. Bulimia can cause lifelong health complications, and in extreme cases, death.

PREVALENCE

6.2 MILLION PEOPLE IN THE UNITED STATES SUFFER FROM BULIMIA IN THEIR LIFETIME

TREATMENT

FACTS ONSET

DUAL DIAGNOSIS

THE AVERAGE AGE OF ONSET IS 18 YEARS OLD

1 OUT OF 3 PEOPLE WHO LIVES WITH BULIMIA ALSO SUFFERS FROM ANOREXIA

MORTALITY

REPRODUCTION

2 OUT OF 3 PEOPLE WHO SEEK 4% OF INDIVIDUALS WITH BULIMIA CAN INHIBIT TREATMENT ARE ABLE TO BULIMIA DIE FROM REPRODUCTION SUCCESSFULLY PUT AN END TO THE ILLNESS THEIR BULIMIA SOURCES: NIMH, HEALTHYPLACE.COM, AMERICANADDICTIONCENTERS.ORG

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Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is characterized by reoccurring episodes of eating large amounts of food. These episodes often occur over a very quick period of time. As a result, those suffering often experience large amounts of discomfort, and feelings of loss of control, guilt, and shame.

PREVALENCE

2.8 MILLION ADULTS LIVE WITH BED

OBESITY 2 OUT OF 3 PEOPLE WITH BED ARE OBESE

FACTS

DIAGNOSIS

COMMON

IN 2013, BED WAS RECOGNIZED BED AFFECTS 3X THE AS AN OFFICIAL DIAGNOSIS AMOUNT OF PEOPLE DIAGNOSED WITH ANOREXIA AND BULIMIA

ONSET

DIABETES

THE AVERAGE AGE OF BED ONSET IS 25 YEARS OLD

BED IS COMMON IN PEOPLE WITH TYPE 1 AND TYPE 2 DIABETES

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Substance Use Disorder (SUD) involves an addiction to a substance, even when the substance has harmful effects. This can be an addiction to alcohol, drugs, or any other substance. These addictions can threaten a person's relationships, success, health, and safety.

FACTS

PREVALENCE

DUAL DIAGNOSIS YOUNG ADULTS

21 MILLION AMERICANS LIVE WITH AT LEAST ONE SUBSTANCE USE ADDICTION

MISUSE

SUD IS COMMON 5.1 MILLION YOUNG ADULTS (18-25) AMONG THOSE WITH REPORT HAVING A SOCIAL ANXIETY DISORDER SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER

HOUSEHOLDS

TREATMENT

18% OF PEOPLE SAY THEY 1 OUT OF EVERY 3 HOUSEHOLDS ONLY 10% OF PEOPLE WITH HAVE MISUSED PRESCRIPTION IS IMPACTED BY SUD SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER DRUGS IN THE LAST YEAR RECEIVE TREATMENT SOURCES: SAAMHSA, ADDICTIONCENTER.COM, THEEEDGETREATMENT.COM

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