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Mental Illness & Addiction Index
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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Seasonal affective disorder is a type of depression that occurs during the same season each year. Researchers think that SAD is caused by changes in the level of exposure to sunlight. Light therapy is the main treatment for SAD. Medications and psychotherapy (talk therapy) may help reduce symptoms.
About Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social Anxiety Disorder
Social anxiety disorder is marked by an anxiety about situations where a person feels that they may be humiliated or scrutinized by others.
About Social Anxiety DisorderSpecific Phobias
A specific phobia is an intense and unreasonable fear or anxiety about an object or situation. It is often treated using cognitive-behavioural therapy or exposure therapy.
About Specific PhobiasSteroids
Anabolic steroids have the same chemical structure as steroids found in testosterone. The muscle-building effects of the drugs make them appealing to athletes.
About SteroidsStress
Stress is a normal response to situational pressures or demands and is a part of everyday life. But chronic stress can lead to mental health problems and medical issues.
About StressSuicide
Suicide is the act of intentionally causing one’s own death, often related to complex stressors and health issues leading individuals to experience hopelessness and despair.
About SuicideTobacco
Tobacco is a plant used to make products that deliver nicotine to the body. Nicotine is the addictive drug in tobacco products, but they also contain many other chemicals that cause serious health problems.
About TobaccoTrauma
Trauma is the lasting emotional response that often results from living through a distressing event. Experiencing a traumatic event can harm a person’s sense of safety, sense of self, and ability to regulate emotions and navigate relationships. Long after the traumatic event occurs, people with trauma can often feel shame, helplessness, powerlessness and intense fear.
About Trauma