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If you’re concerned that you or a loved one may be suffering from psychosis, the following are 12 common signs to be mindful of.

Hypochondriacs suffer from a type of mental illness known as hypochondriasis (or hypochondria), which is now classified as either Somatic Symptoms Disorder or Illness Anxiety Disorder (IAD). This chronic anxiety-related disorder is mental and not physical, and it often presents similarly to obsessive-compulsive disorder.

We’re all forgetful at times, but as we age, our risk of dementia increases. By the age of 85, almost 35-percent of those in your age group will be afflicted with dementia which causes gradually and worsening memory loss and mental skills.

Recognizing the disease early can help a patient and family prepare to deal with it, but keep in mind there is no cure (although there are treatments that can possibly slow progression or improve quality of life). Here are 12 early warning signs that Alzheimer’s is creeping into your life or that of a loved one.

Those who develop BPD tend to begin exhibiting signs by early adulthood, but can get better with age. Here’s a look at the most common symptoms and biggest risk factors to be mindful of.

Although the term “nervous breakdown” once referred to a variety of mental illnesses— like anxiety, depression, and acute stress disorder—medical professionals no longer use it. The average person may still refer to their symptoms by this name, so it’s important to discuss the 12 common signs.