Depression is a constant feeling of sadness which may present in a individual as a onset of fatigue, low energy, lost of pleasurable activities, a decrease in socialization, helplessness and hopelessness. Symptoms onset is usually two week sand can last much longer. Symptoms range from mild to severe.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a disorder that is caused by a traumatic event. Symptoms onset can be acute or chronic . PTSD clinical symptoms are flashbacks, anxiety, vivid dreams or nightmares, insomnia, depression, crying episodes, range of emotions, easily startled, anhedonia, hypervigilance, fear, avoidance, impaired concentration and memory.

Anxiety is a feeling of increase worry, fear or impending doom that impacts an individuals ability to function. Anxiety onset can be rapid or build up over time. Symptoms are usually muscle tension, restlessness, difficulty concentrating, heart palpations and shortness of breath. Anxiety can range from mild to severe. There are different types of anxiety which include panic, phobias, social anxiety and generalized anxiety to mention a few.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is a condition that causes an individual to have unmanageable obsessions or compulsions. OCD symptoms may present as meticulous organization of items, perfectionist, obsessive thinking, counting, fear of germs, cleanliness, obsessive cleaning, repeating of phases, anxiety, repetitively checking things in environment, compulsive hand hygiene, over thinking. Lastly, physical and mental rituals.

Bipolar Disorder is a condition which causes mood changes. An individuals mood may appear as manic, depressed or rapid cycling. The cause of this condition is not known. The clinical presentation can appear as impulsive, restless, decrease need for sleep, reckless behaviors, increase in socialization, racing thoughts, and rapid speech. In Bipolar depression, a patient may present with hopelessness, extreme sadness, lack of motivation and fatigue.

ADHD is a condition that can present in three different types. The three types are inattentive type, hyperactive impulsive type or combined presentation. An individual impacted by ADHD may present as forgetfulness, inattention, poor concentration, disorganization, impulsivity, short attention span, excitability and poor time management to mention a few. This can affect several aspects of an individual life. However, with ADHD treatment and accommodations this is a very managable condition.