Mental health disorders
Mental health disorders can be serious. They can change a person’s thinking, feelings, mood and daily functioning. And each year, they affect:
- 1 in 4 adults
- 1 in 10 children
Some examples of mental health disorders include:
- Depression
- Schizophrenia
- Bipolar disorder
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Anxiety
- Borderline personality disorder
Serious mental illness (SMI)
SMI impairs a person’s ability to function in daily life. It affects their social relationships, self-care and other major parts of life and may require long-term treatment and support. SMI can be mental, behavioral, or emotional disorders that are diagnosable and ongoing. Examples of SMI include:
- Bipolar disorder
- Major depressive disorder
- Anxiety Disorder
- Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders
For those eligible, our SMI treatment program offers enhanced care management as well as more benefits. To learn more, just contact us.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Need more info? Visit the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) website.
There, you can learn about the different support programs NAMI offers, including:
Peer-to-Peer
A no-cost course for anyone living with mental illness. Those who join can learn about coping skills and self-care.
Family-to-Family
A no-cost course for family caregivers of adults living with mental illness. It teaches communication and problem-solving skills to help them deal with the impact on the family.
StrengthOfUs.org
An online social community for teens and young adults living with mental illness. It’s a place for them to connect and learn about services.