OCD is not limited to childhood. Many adults experience:

• Obsessions about contamination, harm, or morality

• Compulsions that interfere with daily life

• Chronic stress and anxiety impacting work, relationships, and well-being

Symptoms often persist for years without treatment.

Many people assume ADHD only affects children, but up to 60% of children with ADHD continue to experience symptoms as adults. Adult ADHD often looks different from childhood ADHD.

Schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder share several symptoms, including hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking. However, the presence of major mood episodes is what distinguishes schizoaffective disorder.

Many people know the textbook definitions of bipolar disorder—but far fewer understand what mood episodes actually feel like.

Here’s a compassionate, human-centered look at the experience of mania, hypomania, and bipolar depression.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a common condition characterized by persistent, uncontrollable worry about everyday situations. Unlike typical stress, GAD doesn’t go away when circumstances improve — it lingers and affects daily life.

Watching someone you care about struggle with depression can be painful, confusing, and overwhelming. You may want to help but feel unsure what to say, what to avoid, or how to make a difference. The good news: you can support them — and your understanding can be a powerful part of their healing.

Early detection of OCD allows children to receive appropriate therapy, support, and coping strategies, reducing anxiety and improving school and social functioning.

Recognizing ADHD early helps children get appropriate support at school and home. Early intervention reduces frustration, improves self-esteem, and enhances learning.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by recurring, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) performed to reduce anxiety. OCD affects daily functioning, relationships, and quality of life if untreated.