Mental Health

Mental health is more than the absence of mental illness. It includes having a positive mental and emotional attitude based in reality. It allows you to enjoy life and maintain balance in the face of life's ups and downs.

We all worry and experience mood swings. Many people wonder sometimes if they have mental problems and some are afraid to get help. They may feel sad or elated, anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, fearful disoriented, or forgetful. Relationships may become difficult. Something feels wrong. Life may be a struggle. If feelings or symptoms are affecting life, consider getting help.

Professional Mental Health Help
Medications and a variety of therapies (psycho, talk, play, art and more) can help. There are many types of mental health specialists that help with mental, emotional and behavioral problems. We offer detailed information on finding and selecting a mental health clinician.

Mental Health Condition Centers
Each of our Mental Health Condition Centers provide information about the symptoms, diagnosis, tests, treatment, prevention and available support resources for a variety of conditions:

• ADHD
• Anxiety
  - Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  - Panic Disorder
  - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
  - Social Anxiety Disorder
  
• Bipolar Disorder
• Depression
  - Depression in adults and in children
  - Postpartum Depression
  - Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
  
• Borderline Personality Disorder
• Schizophrenia (both for children and for adults)

Each Center also provides self-help assessments and programs, advice for those who were recently diagnosed or are in treatment, helpful articles recommended by mental health professionals, resources and links to organizations and authorities, medication and drug interaction tools, selection advice and a search tool for finding the right mental health service provider near you, and a 24/7 support line. They are always accessible and easy-to-use.

UBH Prevention Program
The UBH Prevention Program is comprised of centers for the following commonly occurring behavioral health disorders:

• Major Depressive Disorder
• Alcohol Abuse and Dependence
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

The UBH Preventive Health Program consists of information that you can use on your own or you can discuss with your clinician. The main goal of this information is to help you learn more about depression, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or alcohol and substance abuse and assist you to get professional resources if you believe that you or your child (in the case of ADHD) have one of these conditions. As with all medical diagnoses, the treatment outcomes for behavioral health issues are generally better the earlier the condition is identified. The information and tools are designed to be helpful if you're exploring these conditions for the first time or if you are already in treatment. You will find the following information for each center:

• A screening tool to help you decide whether to seek care.
• Articles about behavioral health conditions and how they are treated.
• A list of organizations you can contact if you want more information about a condition and its treatment.
• Contact information for self-help groups if you want to talk with others who can provide support and encouragement.
• Information on how to contact United Behavioral Health if you have questions or concerns.

Our web site also contains information and tools for behavioral health and primary care providers.