Mental Health

Life can seem challenging at times for everyone. Those with ADHD may experience symptoms that make them even more complex than the average person. ADHD can impact your home, work, and personal environment. ADHD starts in childhood but can continue to affect you as an adult. If you are experiencing hyperactivity, impulse control, or trouble focusing, please discuss your symptoms with our qualified clinicians.

Depression is one of the most common psychiatric disorders. Approximately 5 % of the U.S. population ages 18 and older experience depression in a given year. People who have lived through abuse, suffer losses or other stressful events are more likely to develop depression. Women are 50 % more likely to have depression than men. Depression is associated with high mortality and 15 % die by suicide.

An anxiety disorder is a type of mental health condition. If you have an anxiety disorder, you may respond to certain things and situations with fear and dread. You may also experience physical signs of anxiety, such as a pounding heart and sweating.

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that people sometimes develop in response to a traumatic event. After a traumatic event, PTSD can leave you feeling stuck with a constant sense of danger and painful memories. New coping skills can help you feel safe and function again. Are you experiencing past or current trauma? Ada psychiatry experts can help.

A panic attack is a sudden fear of intense fear that shows up as a severe feeling of dread accompanied by equally troubling physical symptoms, including excess sweating, an accelerated heart rate, trouble breathing, and the feeling that you may pass out. Panic attacks can be debilitating and interfere with daily function. They can occur randomly without any notice. This can lead to embarrassment or social isolation. If you are experiencing these symptoms, speak with an expert today.

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a very severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) that causes a range of emotional and physical symptoms every month during the week or two before your period. These symptoms disrupt daily life and can be so severe during this time that they can make it difficult for you to function at home, at work, and in relationships.

Postpartum depression refers to depression occurring after childbirth. This form of depression is a serious but treatable medical illness that involves feelings of extreme sadness, indifference, and anxiety that often brings significant changes in energy, sleep, and attitude.

People in the LGBTQIA community can face unique mental health challenges. In keeping with our mission to expand mental health care access to everyone, Ada Psychiatry does not discriminate against members of the LGBTQIA community or their families.

Anger is a normal part of life, but there are major differences between healthy and unhealthy anger. As a starting point, an individual needs to identify whether or not their anger is healthy to determine whether or not they need anger management.

A mood disorder is a broad term used to describe mental health conditions that affect your emotional state. Mood disorders can cause sadness and depression. Some mood disorders bring out other emotions such as anger, anxiety, irritability, or a feeling of apathy.