Types of Mental Illness and Their Brief Definitions:
- ADHD or Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
- a condition characterized by inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. The most commonly diagnosed behavior disorder in young people, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that ADHD affects an estimated 9 percent of children aged 3-17 and 2-4 percent of adults.
- Anxiety
- Occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. You might feel anxious when faced with a problem at work, before taking a test, or making an important decision. But anxiety disorders involve more than temporary worry or fear. For a person with an anxiety disorder, the anxiety does not go away and can get worse over time. The feelings can interfere with daily activities such as job performance, school work, and relationships.
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- ASDs are not diseases: They are developmental disorders that reflect differences in the way that children develop from very early on to adulthood. Within the category of ASDs, there are a number of different levels of severity.
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bipolar disorder is a chronic illness with recurring episodes of mania and depression that can last from one day to months. This mental illness causes unusual and dramatic shifts in mood, energy and the ability to think clearly. Cycles of high (manic) and low (depressive) moods may follow an irregular pattern that differs from the typical ups and downs experienced by most people. The symptoms of bipolar disorder can have a negative impact on a person’s life. Damaged relationships or a decline in job or school performance are potential effects, but positive outcomes are possible. More than 10 million Americans live with this.
- BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder)
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- Dissociative Disorders
- Depression (seasonal, major)
- Eating Disorders including Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating, and others.
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- OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)
- Panic Disorder
- PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)
- Psychosis
- Schizoaffective
- Schizophrenia
- Tourette’s syndrome (TS)
- Addiction
(descriptions compiled from NAMI California and National Institute for Mental Health)
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