Sometimes we are faced with sicknesses we cannot overcome by ourselves, such as severe and debilitating depression, incapacitating anxiety, or persistent psychological troubles. Mental illnesses affect families, businesses, and entire communities. Every year, 42.5 million American adults suffer from some mental illness or enduring condition such as depression, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia. The North Mississippi Medical Center Behavioral Health Center is a place where these individuals can receive excellent care and learn how to live life again. Our treatment team consists of licensed psychiatrists, a psychologist, nurse practitioners, nurses, counselors, social workers, recreation and activity therapists as well as other ancillary staff. Patients' individual needs are met based on the severity of their condition and their ability to participate in group discussions and activities. Like other medical problems, behavioral disorders may present as acute or chronic and may lend themselves to crisis intervention. On the other hand, a more relaxed, informal environment may be appropriate to assist people with less severe emotional disorders.