Are you longing for relief from anxiety, depression or extreme mood swings but don’t know what mental health category you might fall in? If so, you’re not alone.

Lincoln Psychiatric Group has offered mental health services to the people of Lancaster County, NE, since 1939. Their highly-experienced staff wants to help you take charge of your mental health and become more informed about the many different types of psychological disorders.

3 Different Types Of Psychological Disorders

Bipolar & Related Disorders

If you’re feeling emotionally off-balance and experiencing severe shifts in mood and energy levels, you could be suffering from bipolar disorder. As the root of the word (bi-) implies, there are two sides to bipolar disorder. In one, you’ll experience extremely elevated moods—often referred to as mania or hypomania. While this aspect may not sound negative, such manic periods are accompanied by dramatic shifts into a state of depression.

Anxiety Disorders

We all have our fears, worries and anxieties, but not everyone experiences them at the same level or frequency. Excessive fear, worry, anxiety and related behavioral disturbances fall into the category of anxiety disorders. The fear often overwhelms the affected individual to the point where they develop an emotional response to a real or perceived threat. The overwhelming anxiety also comes with impending dread that a future threat may arise. Types of anxiety disorders include generalized anxiety disorder, agoraphobia, social anxiety disorder, specific phobias, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and separation anxiety disorder.

Trauma & Stress-Related Disorders

After exposure to an extremely stressful or traumatic event, it’s possible for a psychological disorder to develop. Often, current reminders of the past event will trigger the memory of an individual’s original trauma, allowing them to get stuck in a cycle of distress. Disorders included in this category include: acute stress disorder, adjustment disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and reactive attachment disorder.

The highly-skilled staff at Lincoln Psychiatric Group not only specialize in depression and anxiety, but they can also help distinguish between psychological disorders like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, mood disorder and more.

If you feel as though you might be experiencing any of these symptoms, don’t hesitate to seek mental health services at Lincoln Psychiatric Group. For immediate help, call the clinic at (402) 476-7557 or visit their website to learn more.