Our brain is like any other part of our body, and mental illness is just like a physical disease. Like a physical illness, mental illness also needs care and treatment. And, like many physical illnesses, with the right treatment most people with mental disorders are able to live healthy and productive lives.

It's very common to experience panic symptoms before upcoming events or things outside your control, but people who experience panic disorder may have sudden intense bouts of panic seemingly out of nowhere. Experiencing panic attacks leave people feeling exhausted physically and mentally.

Having phobias can disrupt daily routines, limit work efficiency, reduce self-esteem, and place a strain on relationships because people will do whatever they can to avoid the uncomfortable and often-terrifying feelings of phobic anxiety. 

Social anxiety disorder, also called social phobia, is a type of anxiety disorder characterized by an intense, persistent fear of social situations. Someone with social anxiety disorder will be extremely worried about people judging them or being embarrassed in front of others. People with this disorder fear various types of situations, including social interactions, being observed, or performing. They may also be afraid of others noticing that they are anxious. The fear is inappropriate compared to the actual threat of the situation, often leading to avoidance of social situations, which just fuels the intense fear. The level of avoidance and anxiety for the situation interferes with an individual’s functioning and quality of life.

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIH) describes borderline personality disorder as marked by erratic mood swings, poor self-image, impulsive behavior, extreme “black-and-white” thinking, self-harm, and an inability to maintain stable interpersonal relationships. Episodes of heightened anger, depression, or anxiety are other hallmarks of the disorder. 

An eating disorder is a mental disorder defined by abnormal eating behaviors that negatively affect a person's physical or mental health. Only one eating disorder can be diagnosed at a given time.