Mental health A-Z

Everyone feels anxious or nervous at some point. An anxiety disorder is when anxious feelings interfere with your everyday routine. Learn about the signs and symptoms of anxiety disorders and how they can be treated.

Depression is an illness that causes someone to feel deep sadness or a lack of interest in activities that they once enjoyed. Learn about the signs and symptoms of depression, how it is diagnosed and how it is treated.

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) occurs when a person has troubling and intrusive thoughts and/or follows repetitive or strict routines to feel less worried. Learn about the signs and symptoms of OCD and how it's diagnosed and treated.

When a person has bipolar disorder, they alternate between periods of low and elevated moods for days, weeks or months at a time. Learn more about bipolar disorder including the symptoms of manic and depressive episodes, and how medications, therapy and lifestyle changes can help.

Thoughts of suicide and self-harm behaviours often result from overwhelming emotional pain. Learn what causes suicidal thoughts and behaviours, and what you can do to find supports.

Being diagnosed with a chronic condition and learning how to manage it can affect your daily routines and your mental health. Discover how you can support your mental health and wellbeing while adjusting to life with a chronic condition.

Substance use is the use of alcohol, tobacco and drugs for pleasure or enjoyment. Learn about the recreational use of substances, symptoms and risk factors of substance use disorder, and what treatments and supports are available.

Many young people experience traumatic events. Learn about the potential reactions to trauma, when to see a health-care professional and the different treatments and coping methods available.

Somatization involves expressing distress through physical symptoms. Find out about the mind-body connection, signs of somatization and how to get help for your symptoms.

Bullying isn't always obvious. It can include cyberbullying, teasing in a mean way, spreading rumours, and leaving people out on purpose. Find out what you can do to deal with bullying.

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