Mental Health Self-Assessment

Substance use disorder (SUD) leads to a person's inability to control their use of drugs, alcohol, or medications. SUD progression often follows this pattern:

• Experimental use: Trying a substance once or using the substance as directed.
• Occasional use: Taking a substance socially or using prescriptions not as directed.
• Heavy use: Taking a substance routinely, with few to no days off of the substance.

Anxiety disorder is a mental health condition which causes someone to experience fear and worry that is both intense and excessive.

Anxiety disorders interfere with daily activities and can impair a person’s family, social and school or working life. They are difficult to control, cause significant distress and can last a long time if untreated.

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common mental health condition characterized by a pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity that interferes with your daily functioning.

While it is common for people to show these behaviors some of the time, for people with ADHD, the behaviors are frequent and occur across multiple situations, such as at school, at work, or during social situations.

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that affects a person’s mood, energy, activity and thought and is characterized by manic (or hypomanic) and depressive episodes.

People with bipolar disorder may experience strained relationships and problems at school or work. Adverse circumstances or life-altering events can trigger symptoms of bipolar disorder.

Depression is a common mental condition which consists of a low mood or loss of pleasure or interest in activities for long periods of time.

Depression is different from regular mood changes and feelings about everyday life. People who have lived through abuse, severe losses or other stressful events are more likely to develop depression.

Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that involve unhealthy relationships with food, body image, and self-worth. Common types include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder.

Eating disorders can affect physical health, emotional well-being, and daily functioning, and often require specialized support for recovery.