[header] How to travel with mental illness [title] Know that travel may exacerbate pre-existing mental health conditions. [step] Travel can be stressful by itself, and the stress of physical, emotional, and social changes can affect pre-existing emotional disorders. Before you make travel plans, know that conditions can reappear or become exacerbated with travel. 
[substeps] It's also possible for people pre-disposed to certain disorders (such as having a strong genetic link) to experience the emergence of a disorder while traveling. Be aware of your family history and personal history before planning a trip.