For eight months, Malik has worried most days about school, money, and family health. He feels restless, cannot relax, and sleeps poorly. Which condition could these signs fit?

For nearly three weeks, Elena has felt sad most days, stopped enjoying soccer, has little energy, and struggles to concentrate. Which condition should a clinician evaluate for?

For six months, Devon has unwanted fears about contamination and washes their hands repeatedly for hours to ease the anxiety. Which condition best matches this cluster?

Six weeks after a serious car crash, Priya has nightmares about it, avoids riding in cars, feels on guard, and startles easily. Which condition could a professional assess?

Jordan has periods of unusually high energy, very little need for sleep, racing thoughts, and fast speech, followed by weeks of sadness and loss of interest. What condition fits this pattern?

For four months, Mei has feared being judged when answering in class, trembles before presentations, and avoids school events. Which anxiety disorder could explain these signs?

Over two months, Luis has had several sudden attacks of racing heart, shaking, and intense fear with no clear danger, then worries constantly about another attack. Which condition is most consistent?

For five months, Ava has had immediate, intense fear in elevators and takes long routes to avoid them even when they are safe. Which condition could these signs fit?

For the last two winters, Noah becomes sad, sleeps more, loses interest in hobbies, and improves again each spring. Which condition fits this pattern?

For more than two years, Sam has had a low mood, low energy, and hopeless feelings on most days, though the symptoms are less severe than a major depressive episode. What condition may fit?

For four months, Riley repeatedly eats unusually large amounts of food while feeling out of control, then vomits to prevent weight gain. Which eating disorder warning pattern is this?

For three months, Cameron has recurrent episodes of eating unusually large amounts of food, feels unable to stop, and feels distressed afterward without purging. Which condition could a provider evaluate?

What defining feature separates generalized anxiety disorder from occasional everyday stress?

What is the defining feature of obsessive-compulsive disorder?

Along with a low mood most days, which change is a key feature of major depression?

Which feature is central to bipolar disorder rather than depression alone?

What makes PTSD different from ordinary stress after a difficult event?

What is a phobia?

A student needs a medical evaluation for mental health symptoms and may need prescribed medication. Which provider is best matched to that need?

Tara wants regular talk therapy to work on unhelpful thoughts and behavior patterns. Who is best matched to provide this care?

A student wants a private meeting on campus to discuss stress and learn what school and community supports are available. Who should they contact?

Dion wants to meet peers who have faced similar mental health challenges to share experiences and encouragement. What kind of help best fits?

Nia is starting cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with a therapist. What does this type of talk therapy mainly work on?

A teen needs ongoing medication management for diagnosed bipolar disorder. Which provider has the medical role most directly matched to this need?

Morgan is missing classes because of anxiety and needs help making a school plan while a family arranges outside care. Which provider can help first at school?

Jade attends a weekly support group for depression. How does the group usually fit into her care?

A friend says they have a plan to die by suicide tonight. What is the safest next step?

For a month, a classmate's anxiety has kept them from attending school activities and seeing friends. What is a useful next step?

After a traumatic event, a friend has nightmares, avoids reminders, and feels constantly on edge. What should you encourage?

A student reports unwanted thoughts and repeated handwashing that take hours each day and disrupt schoolwork. What is the appropriate next step?