Nervous Breakdowns: Signs and Symptoms

By Heidi Godman and Paul Wynn, Nov. 16, 2023
Experiencing a nervous breakdown or mental health crisis might be more common than you think. Learn about signs of a breakdown, support and coping strategies for better mental well-being.
A nervous breakdown is often associated with overwhelming psychological distress. While pop culture popularized the term, mental health professionals abandoned it years ago because the term insinuated a physical problem with the nerves rather than a mental issue. Instead, the preferred term for these episodes is a “mental health crisis.”