Anxiety is a common and sometimes protective emotion to feel. It becomes an anxiety disorder when anxiety persists & interferes with daily activities. Anxiety disorders should be diagnosed & treated with professional attention.

• Practice deep breathing exercises
• Challenge negative thoughts
• Practice grounding exercises
• Limit caffeine and alcohol
• Maintain a regular sleep schedule

Depression is more than just feeling sad. It's a mood disorder that causes a constant feeling of sadness and loss of interest for more than two weeks.

• Reach out to trusted friends or family
• Exercise regularly
• Maintain a consistent sleep schedule
• Eat a healthy diet
• Reduce workload & take a break

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that includes attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness. It results from a different wiring of the brain compared to neurotypical individuals. Individuals with ADHD can be exceptionally creative & make connections others cannot, have a delayed sleep schedule, avoid tasks that require sustained mental effort, etc.

• Break tasks into smaller, manageable steps
• Use the Pomodoro technique
• Pursue your passions
• Get medicated by a psychiatrist
• Consider accommodations at school or work

Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions related to severe and persistent eating behaviors that negatively impact physical health, emotions, and ability to function. There are various types (ex: anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder), and contrary to popular belief, not all eating disorders include undereating.

• Seek professional help immediately
• Build a support network; stand up to unhelpful comments
• Treat yourself to some new clothes in sizes you feel confident in
• Try not to look into mirrors or weigh yourself
• Write down all the healthy physical changes that are happening