Nervous breakdown: What does it mean? - Mayo Clinic Nervous breakdown isn't a medical term What some people call a nervous breakdown may indicate a mental health problem that's causing a mental health crisis and needs attention Two examples are depression and anxiety, which can be treated by medicines, talk therapy, also called psychotherapy, or both
Nervous system - Mayo Clinic Nervous system Print Sections Products and services The spinal cord is housed within the spinal canal
How your brain works - Mayo Clinic The brain and nervous system The brain contains billions of nerve cells arranged in patterns that coordinate thought, emotion, behavior, movement and sensation A complicated highway system of nerves connects the brain to the rest of your body, so communication can occur in seconds
Expert diagnosis and treatment personalized for you Our neuroscientists constantly seek new knowledge to improve diagnosis and treatment for people with brain, spine and nervous system disorders Their groundbreaking projects include sleep-disordered breathing, narcolepsy, restless legs syndrome, insomnia, seizures, antiepileptic medicines, and electrical stimulation to stop seizures and epilepsy
Neurology - Conditions treated - Mayo Clinic Our neurologists and neurosurgeons have deep experience treating people with all types of brain, spine and nervous system conditions They work with a team of doctors trained in many areas to determine the most appropriate treatment for you
Movement disorders - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic This is a rare nervous system condition that causes problems with walking, balance and eye movements It may resemble Parkinson's disease but is a distinct condition Restless legs syndrome This movement disorder causes aching, itching, or creeping feelings in the legs while relaxing or lying down The feeling often goes away with movement
Restless legs syndrome - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Overview Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a condition that causes a very strong urge to move the legs The urge to move usually is caused by an uncomfortable feeling in the legs