What Are the Types of Mental Illness?
There are several different types of mental illness that an individual can experience, sometimes simultaneously. With that in mind, some of the common types of mental illness include the following:
- Anxiety disorders, such as generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, and various phobias.
- Neurodevelopmental disorders, such as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
- Eating disorders, such as anorexia or bulimia.
- Mood disorders, such as depression or bipolar disorder.
- Personality disorders, such as borderline personality disorder (BPD), dependent personality disorder, or paranoid personality disorder.
- Trauma- and stress-related disorders, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
- Psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia, postpartum psychosis, or schizoaffective disorder.
- Substance abuse or addiction.
