Mental Health Today

26% of Americans 18 or older have a mental disorder diagnosis, that's 1 in 4 adults that suffer from a diagnosable mental health disorder in a given year. That's a lot of people! A diagnosable mental disorder is a mental illness that has been diagnosed by a doctor or a licensed therapist. Example diagnosable mental disorders: Generalized Anxiety Disorder Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Borderline Personality Disorder Major Depressive Disorder Bipolar Disorder Phobias Many people who have a mental disorder also have co-existing disorders, such as anxiety and depression. And this can lead to a downward spiral of despair and loneliness. Here are the 5 Mental Disorder Early Warning Signs to Watch Out For: Isolation and withdrawal for others for a long period of time. An increase in the use of drugs and/or alochol. Frequent running away and staying away for long periods of time. Feelings of hopelessness for many days in a row. Letting fear keep you from doing things you want or need to do. I