Carbonell Institute

Emotional Disorders

Anxiety

Fear and anxiety are a part of life. You might feel anxious before taking a test or walking down a dark street. This kind of anxiety is useful—it can make you more alert or more careful. It usually ends soon after you leave the situation that triggered it. But for millions of people, anxiety doesn't go away and gets worse over time.

Depression

Depression is a serious clinical illness that affects the brain. It's more than just feeling "down" or "sad" for a few days. If you are one of the people who suffer from depression, these feelings don't go away; instead, they persist and interfere with your daily life.

Symptoms may include…

Panic

Panic disorder is an anxiety disorder. It causes panic attacks, which are sudden feelings of terror for no apparent reason. Panic attacks can happen anytime, anywhere, and without warning. You may fear having another attack and avoid places where you've had one before.

Dementia

Dementia is the name given to a group of symptoms caused by disorders that affect the brain. It is not a specific disease. People with dementia may lose the ability to think clearly enough to perform normal activities, such as dressing or eating.