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Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. It affects how you feel, think and behave and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems. Other symptoms include: 

• Irritability 

• Trouble sleeping

• Fatigue 

• Guilt or unworthiness

• Suicidal thoughts 

Feeling nervous is a part of every day life. However, people with anxiety disorders frequently have intense, excessive and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations. Common symptoms include: 

• Feeling restless or tense

• Increased heart rate

• Hyperventilation (Breathing Rapidly) 

• Trouble concentrating 

• Feeling weak and tired 

• Sweating/Trembling 

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Addiction is a complex condition- a brain disease that is manifested by compulsive substance use despite harmful consequences. The most common substances used are alcohol and drugs. Symptoms include: 

• Impaired control: a craving or strong urge to use the substance. 

• Social problems: substance use causes failure to complete major tasks at work, school or home. 

• Risky use: substance is used in risky settings.

• Drug effects: tolerance (need for larger amounts to get the same effect); withdrawal symptoms 

Postpartum is moderate to severe depression in a woman after she has given birth. It may occur soon after delivery or up to a year later.

Common triggers include: 

• Changes in your body from pregnancy and delivery

• Changes in work and social relationships

• Having less time and freedom for yourself

• Lack of sleep

• Worries about your ability to be a good mother

Eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia are illnesses where people experience severe disturbances in their eating behaviors and related thoughts and emotions. What to look for: 

• Limited food intake 

• Fear of being "fat"

• Severe loss of weight 

• Frequent vomiting or purging 

• Dehydration 

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder can occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event such as a natural disaster, a serious accident, a terrorist act, war/combat, rape or other violent personal assault.

Symptoms: 

• Repeated memories or dreams of event

• Avoidance of remembering event

• Negative thoughts and feelings towards self and others 

• Irritability and angry outbursts

• Lack of or inability to sleep