Developmentally, childhood and adolescence is such a critical time of development. This growth comes with normal “growing pains” and adjustment, yet for some youth there is much more going on that affects their overall wellbeing and functioning.

While mental illness can affect anyone, there are distinct ways that women can face mental health challenges during different seasons of their lives.

Because of powerful myths about mental illness, both in general and especially for men, many men feel like they have to carry the burden of mental illness alone.

While young adulthood can be incredibly adventuresome — it can also pose various challenges.

If you or a loved one is experiencing depression, you are not alone.

Anxiety is characterized by nervousness, worry and fear that is intense and ongoing, affecting a person’s functioning.

Admist the joy of welcoming a child comes significant adjustment and sleep deprivation.

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a disorder consisting of two general groups of symptoms: obsessions and compulsions. It used to be viewed as a rare disorder, yet in reality it is not rare.

Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that is triggered by a traumatic event.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a long-lasting disorder characterized by poor attention, hyperactivity and impulsivity.

Trauma is not subtle in its aftermath. It affects our brains and our bodies, our beliefs about the world around us, and our behavior.

Major depressive disorder with a seasonal pattern — formerly known as seasonal affective disorder or SAD — manifests as recurrent episodes of depression typically in late fall and winter through early spring.