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ADHD describes a group of behaviors that include difficulty paying attention, trouble sitting still, and/or acting hastily or impulsively. 

Alcohol dependence (also called alcoholism) is a chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled drinking and preoccupation with alcohol.

Anxiety is actually a group of disorders in which persistent feelings of anxiety (worry and/or fear) become worse over time and interfere with a person’s work, school, and personal life.

BPD is a serious mental condition involving an ongoing pattern of instability in a person’s moods, behavior, self-image, and functioning often resulting in impulsive actions and unstable relationships.

Conduct Disorder is a mental health problem in children and adolescents involving behavior patterns in which the basic rights of others and/or major age-appropriate norms or rules are violated.

Depression is a common but serious mood disorder that can negatively affect individuals mentally, emotionally, and physically.

OCD is a mental illness involving recurring patterns of intrusive, unwanted thoughts and images plus repetitive behaviors that interfere with daily life and the ability to function socially.

Opioid addiction is the uncontrolled, compulsive use of opioids brought about by cravings for the drug.

An ongoing pattern in children marked by uncooperative, defiant, disobedient, and hostile behavior toward parents and authority figures that negatively impacts the child’s daily functioning.

 

Addictions can take many forms. These include addiction to gambling, sex, food, exercise, and drugs other than alcohol and opioids such as cocaine, methamphetamine, and benzodiazepines.

Mental illnesses and addiction take many forms, and can affect people in different ways. The Brattleboro Retreat has experience treating a wide range of psychiatric and addictive disorders.

PTSD is a type of anxiety disorder that can develop after experiencing, witnessing, or being associated with a terrifying event or ordeal.

Reactive Attachment Disorder is a rare but serious condition in which infants or young children fail to establish healthy attachments with parents and/or caregivers.

Schizophrenia is a chronic brain illness that can cause a person to suffer delusions, hallucinations, and distorted thoughts. It can also interfere with their motivation and ability to think and concentrate.

 

Schizoaffective disorder is a chronic mental illness marked by symptoms of schizophrenia (for example, delusions and hallucinations) accompanied by symptoms of a mood disorder.

Social anxiety disorder is the fear of social situations that involve interactions with other people.