We all feel worried from time to time. But if worry is consuming your life, you may have an anxiety disorder. Anxiety can affect your work, relationships, self-esteem, and other aspects of your life. Anxiety disorders affect men and women equally, and can impact people from all walks of life. Anxiety can be managed in a variety of ways - often a combination of support, therapy, and possibly medication.

Depression is a common, but often serious, mood disorder that impacts millions of people every year. It affects your thoughts, feelings, and actions, and can have an impact on you both physically and emotionally.

Use the links below to learn more about treating depression. If you need additional support, use the care finder link to find more about relevant Sheppard Pratt programs.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a common, treatable mental health issue that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by obsessions, which are repeated, unwanted, intrusive thoughts, and compulsions, which are behaviors aimed at reducing the discomfort associated with these thoughts. Compulsions (a.k.a. rituals) can be physical, such as washing or cleaning, or they can be mental or covert, such as excessive analysis, reassurance seeking, or thought-neutralizing strategies.

Individuals with substance use disorder usually have a chemical dependency (also called ‘drug dependence’) on their substance of choice. When someone has a chemical dependency, their body will go into withdrawal when they are not using the substance – their body has developed a physiological need for that substance. Individuals can also have a psychological dependence on a substance and may experience have ‘emotional-motivational’ withdrawal symptoms.