Schizophrenia is a severe, lifelong brain disorder. People who have it may hear voices, see things that aren\’t there or believe that others are reading or controlling their minds. In men, symptoms usually start in the late teens and early 20s. They include...
Depression is a serious medical illness that involves the brain. It\’s more than just a feeling of being \”down in the dumps\” or \”blue\” for a few days. If you are one of the more than 20 million people in the United States who have...
Mental health problems and substance use disorders sometimes occur together. This is because: Certain illegal drugs can cause people with an addiction to experience one or more symptoms of a mental health problem Mental health problems can sometimes lead to alcohol...
Bulimia is an illness in which a person binges on food or has regular episodes of overeating and feels a loss of control. The person then uses different methods — such as vomiting or abusing laxatives — to prevent weight gain. Many (but not all) people...
Binge eating is when a person eats a much larger amount of food in a shorter period of time than he or she normally would. During binge eating, the person also feels a loss of control. Considerations A binge eater often: Eats 5,000 – 15,000 calories in one...
