Understanding Mental Health Through Science
Access evidence-based information about psychological disorders, treatments, and the latest research from leading institutions worldwide.
Access evidence-based information about psychological disorders, treatments, and the latest research from leading institutions worldwide.
People will experience a mental health issue in their lifetime
People worldwide currently suffer from mental health conditions
Of mental health conditions begin before age 25
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest. Affects how you feel, think and behave.
Symptoms: Feelings of hopelessness, fatigue, changes in sleep/appetite, loss of interest in activities.
Prevalence: Affects about 280 million people worldwide (WHO).
WHO Fact Sheet →
Excessive fear and worry that interferes with daily activities. Includes generalized anxiety, panic disorder, and phobias.
Symptoms: Restlessness, rapid heartbeat, difficulty concentrating, sleep problems.
Prevalence: Most common mental illness, affecting 31% of adults at some point (NIMH).
NIMH Research →
Characterized by extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania) and lows (depression).
Symptoms: Periods of unusually intense emotion, changes in sleep/energy, reckless behavior.
Prevalence: Affects about 1% of the population worldwide (NIH).
NIH Study →
A serious mental disorder affecting how a person thinks, feels and behaves, often with psychosis.
Symptoms: Hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking, reduced emotional expression.
Prevalence: Affects about 20 million people worldwide (WHO).
Nature Review →
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder develops after exposure to a terrifying event with intense fear and helplessness.
Symptoms: Flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, uncontrollable thoughts about the event.
Prevalence: About 3.5% of U.S. adults experience PTSD each year (APA).
APA Guidelines →
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder features unreasonable thoughts and fears (obsessions) leading to repetitive behaviors (compulsions).
Symptoms: Unwanted recurring thoughts, repetitive behaviors like hand washing or checking.
Prevalence: Affects about 1-2% of the population (IOCDF).
IOCDF Research →Focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors.
APA CBT Guide →Helps people confront fears in a safe environment to reduce avoidance behaviors.
NCBI Study →Teaches skills to manage emotions, reduce self-destructive behaviors, and improve relationships.
Behavioral Tech →Improves family communication and dynamics to support mental health treatment.
AAMFT Research →Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing helps process traumatic memories.
EMDR Institute →Psychiatric medications can help manage symptoms when combined with therapy.
NIMH Guide →Comprehensive analysis of mental health disorders across 204 countries from 1990-2019 published in The Lancet Psychiatry.
Read StudyNew England Journal of Medicine study shows promising results for psilocybin in treatment-resistant depression.
Read Article| Institution | Research Focus | Key Publication |
|---|---|---|
| National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) | Brain research & mental disorders | View Publications |
| World Health Organization (WHO) | Global mental health data | WHO Mental Health Atlas |
| American Psychological Association (APA) | Clinical psychology research | APA Journals |
| Nature Mental Health | Cutting-edge neuroscience | Nature Journal |
| Harvard Medical School | Psychiatry advancements | Harvard Publications |
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