Mental Health Disorders

How to get Help for Mental Health Issues West Palm Beach, FL

Mental Health Disorders

It is fairly common for people to experience different types of mental health problems and disorders.

It is estimated that about 17.5 million Americans over the age of 18 (or 8 percent of the adult population) had a serious mental health disorder in the past year.

Millions of Americans live their lives every day with various types of mental illness and mental health disorders, such as Bi-polar Disorder and personality disorders such as; Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder and Antisocial Personality Disorder.

These illnesses and disorders affect the lives of everyone they touch, creating a maelstrom of conflict and stress. If you or someone you know is affected by a mental health disorder, help is available, Call Dr. Christiansen, (561) 688-8787(561) 688-8787

Warning Signs and Symptoms of Mental Health Disorders

It is important to pay attention deficit hyperactivity disorder to sudden changes in thoughts and behaviors of loved ones. Keep in mind that the onset of several of the symptoms below (not just any one change), may indicate a problem that ought be assessed.

These symptoms should not be due to recent substance use or another medical condition. However, the following may be signs that your loved one may want to speak to a medical or mental health professional.

If you or someone you know is in crisis now, seek help immediately. Call Dr. Christiansen (561) 688-8787(561) 688-8787 OR to reach a 24 hour crisis center 1-800-273-TALK (8255) OR dial 911 for immediate assistance.

In Adults, Young Adults and Adolescents:

• Confused thinking
• Prolonged depression (sadness or irritability)
• Feelings of extreme highs and lows
• Excessive fears, worries and anxieties
• Social withdrawal
• Dramatic changes in eating or sleeping habits
• Strong feelings of anger
• Strange thoughts (delusions)
• Seeing or hearing things that aren’t there (hallucinations)
• Growing inability to cope with daily problems and activities
• Suicidal thoughts
• Numerous unexplained physical ailments
• Substance abuse

In Older Children and Pre-Adolescents:

• Substance abuse
• Inability to cope with problems and daily activities
• Changes in sleeping and/or eating habits
• Excessive complaints of physical ailments
• Changes in ability to manage responsibilities – at home and/or at school
• Defiance of authority, truancy, theft, and/or vandalism
• Intense fear
• Prolonged negative mood, often accompanied by poor appetite or thoughts of death
• Frequent outbursts of anger

In Younger Children:

• Changes in school performance
• Poor grades despite strong efforts
• Changes in sleeping and/or eating habits
• Excessive worry or anxiety (i.e. refusing to go to bed or school)
• Hyperactivity
• Persistent nightmares
• Persistent disobedience or aggression
• Frequent temper tantrums