Mental Health

Signs and Symptoms of Mental Health Conditions

Many people who have behavioral or mental health symptoms avoid seeking treatment out of shame or fear. If you’re concerned about your mental health, please don’t hesitate to seek support.

Although symptoms can vary, Mayo Clinic provides a list of common signs that may indicate mental health conditions.

  • Feeling sad or down
  • Confused thinking or reduced ability to concentrate
  • Excessive fears or worries, or extreme feelings of guilt
  • Extreme mood changes of highs and lows
  • Withdrawals from friends and activities
  • Significant tiredness, low energy, or problems sleeping
  • Detachment from reality (delusions), paranoia, or hallucinations
  • Inability to cope with daily problems or stress
  • Trouble understanding and relating to situations and to people

For additional signs or more information on mental health conditions, visit mayoclinic.org.

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Common Conditions

Many people who have behavioral or mental health symptoms avoid seeking treatment out of shame or fear. If you’re concerned about your mental health, please don’t hesitate to seek support.

Learn more about the common behavioral health conditions we help treat:

  • Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) – ADHD can impact both your daily life and your long-term ability to function and focus.

  • Bipolar Disorder – Bipolar disorder causes significant shifts in mood, concentration levels, activity, engagement and day-to-day functionality.

  • Coping with Chronic Illness – No matter if you’ve received an unexpected diagnosis, recovering from an injury or just not feeling like yourself for weeks on end —recognizing that something is “off” is an important step.

  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) – GAD is different than simply feeling worried about a single event or person, it can impact your ability to function in everyday life.

  • Major Depressive Disorder – There isn’t a “one-size-fits-all” list of symptoms for depression. Each individual can experience depression in a variety of ways.

Video Resources

Mental Health with Dr. Chris Zowtiak

The Benefits of Employee Assistance Programs – Dr. Chris Tuell, Executive Director, The Lindner Center

The Impact of Childhood Adversity – Dr. Robert Shapiro, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

Adolescent Well-Being – Dr. Victor Ronis-Tobin, Xavier University Center for Population Health

Substance Use Disorders

Substance use disorders can have devastating consequences for individuals and their families. If you’re concerned about yourself or a loved one’s battle with substance use, please don’t hesitate to seek support.