Disorders

Violence in the workplace can have many roots. An employee may feel threatened if his or her job seems at risk. Personal problems can make workplace conflict more likely. Read below to learn the warning signs and find out what to do if violence happens.

Social phobia (also called social anxiety disorder) is an intense fear of being humiliated in a social or work setting. To avoid the anxiety, you may stay away from group settings.

If you have an intense fear of being out in public places alone or otherwise, you may have an anxiety disorder called agoraphobia. Here is information about the disorder and available treatment options.

Bipolar disorder is a serious disorder of the brain. It may severely disrupt your life. At times, it may cause you and your loved ones great pain. But there is hope. Although there is no cure, treatment can help control your symptoms.

When a person has a delusional disorder, they believe things that aren't true. For instance, your loved one may be convinced that others want to harm him or her. Or your loved one might believe that he or she is ill when that is not true.

Anxiety can fill you with worry and fear. Sometimes anxiety is healthy. But for some people, anxiety gets so bad it causes problems in daily life. If you find yourself in a constant state of anxiety, you may have an anxiety disorder called generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).

Learn when to call your healthcare provider after being diagnosed with adjustment disorder.

Confusion is a change in a person's ability to think clearly. Confusion is usually a sign of an underlying problem.

The symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder can include obsessions, compulsions, or both.

Psychosis is a symptom of certain mental health problems. It involves perceiving reality differently from those around you.