Mental health

Most people know someone suffering from a mental illness. Mental illness is common to such an extent that 1 in 5 people will suffer from it over the course of their life. Yet it is poorly understood. Discover all the information and advice available to help you learn more about mental health.

Learn more about mental health and mental illness by consulting the following pages:

• Mental illness
• Anxiety disorders
  • Phobias
  • Generalized anxiety disorder
  • Panic disorder and agoraphobia
• Borderline personality disorder
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Mood disorders
  • Depression
  • Bipolar disorder
• Psychotic disorders
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Living with mental illness is not always easy, both for the people suffering from it and the people around them. Learn how to cope better with the situation by consulting the following pages:

• Recovering from mental illness
• Living with a person suffering from mental illness
• Fighting the stigma surrounding mental illness
• Québec Program for Mental Disorders (PQPTM): from self-care to psychotherapy

No one is immune to mental illness. Anyone can be affected, regardless of age or social status. To learn how to prevent mental illness and its consequences, for yourself and those around you, consult the following pages:

• Anxiety in children
• Recognising signs of mental illness in children
• Maintaining good mental health
• Work and mental health
• Preventing suicide