Mental illness is a broad term that refers to a group of illnesses that can affect a person’s thinking, perceptions, mood, or behavior. Working, relationships, and other demands can be difficult to manage when someone has a mental illness.
Although the link between stress and mental disease is complicated, it is known that stress can exacerbate a mental illness episode.
Medication, counseling, or both can help most people manage their mental illness. This page contains a list of some of the most common mental health problems and illnesses.
How Common are Mental Illnesses?
Mental illnesses are among the most common health conditions in the United States and around the world. Around one in five American adults experience some form of mental illness.
Mental health problems can cover a broad range of disorders, but the common characteristic is that they all affect the affected person’s personality, thought processes, or social interactions. They can be difficult to clearly diagnose, unlike physical illnesses.
According to data from SAMHSA, 20 percent of people in America suffer from a form of mental disorder, and 5 percent suffer from a disorder severe enough to affect school, work, or other aspects of daily life. If you think that you or someone you know has a mental disorder, call us today.
Even the most serious mental health conditions can be treated, however, allowing people to better contribute to their families and communities.
1. Anxiety disorders
Generalized anxiety disorders, social phobias, particular phobias (such as agoraphobia and claustrophobia), panic disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and post-traumatic stress disorder are all examples of anxiety disorders. Anxiety disorders can have a significant impact on people’s daily lives if left untreated.
2. Behavioural and emotional disorders in children
Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), conduct disorder (CD), and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are all common behavioral disorders in children (ADHD). Therapy, education, and medication may be used to treat these mental health issues.
3. Bipolar affective disorder
Bipolar affective disorder (also known as manic depression) is a type of mood disorder. Bipolar disorder is characterized by episodes of mania (elation) and depression. Psychotic symptoms may or may not be present in the individual.
Although the exact cause is unknown, a genetic predisposition has been proven. Stressors in the environment can also set off episodes of this mental illness.
4. Depression
Depression is a mood disorder marked by a decrease in mood, a loss of interest and enjoyment, and a loss of energy. It’s not just that you’re sad. Depression manifests itself in a variety of ways and manifests itself in a variety of ways.
Depression manifests itself in a variety of ways, with different levels of severity and symptoms. Suicidal thoughts or behaviors can be exacerbated by depression symptoms.
5. Dissociation and dissociative disorders
Dissociation is a mental state in which a person loses touch with his or her thoughts, feelings, memories, or sense of self. Dissociative amnesia, dissociative fugue, depersonalization disorder, and dissociative identity disorder are examples of dissociative disorders.
6. Eating disorders
Eating disorders include anorexia, bulimia nervosa, and other binge eating disorders. Eating disorders affect females and males and can have serious psychological and physical consequences.
7. Obsessive compulsive disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder. Obsessions are recurrent thoughts, images, or impulses that are intrusive and unwanted. Compulsions are time-consuming and distressing repetitive rituals. Treatments include cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and medications.
8. Paranoia
Paranoia is the irrational and persistent feeling that people are ‘out to get you’. Paranoia may be a symptom of conditions including paranoid personality disorder, delusional (paranoid) disorder, and schizophrenia. Treatment for paranoia includes medications and psychological support.
9. Post-traumatic stress disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop as a response to people who have experienced any traumatic event. This can be a car or other serious accident, physical or sexual assault, war-related events or torture, or natural disasters such as bushfires or floods.
10. Psychosis
People affected by psychosis can experience delusions, hallucinations, and confused thinking. Psychosis can occur in a number of mental illnesses, including drug-induced psychosis, schizophrenia, and mood disorders. Medication and psychological support can relieve, or even eliminate psychotic symptoms.
11. Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a complex psychotic disorder characterized by disruptions to thinking and emotions and a distorted perception of reality.
Symptoms of schizophrenia vary widely but may include hallucinations, delusions, thought disorder, social withdrawal, lack of motivation, and impaired thinking and memory. People with schizophrenia have a high risk of suicide. Schizophrenia is not a split personality.
12. Anger
Explains what anger is and how to cope with it in a healthy and constructive manner.
13. Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)
This article discusses body dysmorphic disorder, including its causes and how to get treatment and support. Includes self-help advice as well as advice for friends and family.
14. Borderline personality disorder (BPD)
Explains what BPD is and how it affects people who have it. It also includes information on self-care, therapy, and rehabilitation, as well as suggestions for how friends and family can assist.
15. Drugs – recreational drugs & alcohol
Explains the impact of recreational drugs and alcohol on mental health, as well as what can happen if you take recreational drugs while also having a mental health problem. There are also suggestions regarding where you might get help.
16. Hearing voices
Explains what it’s like to hear voices, where to seek help if you need it, and what others can do to help someone who is experiencing voice problems.
17. Hypomania and mania
Explains the differences between hypomania and mania, as well as the causes and how to get help. Includes self-help advice as well as advice for friends and family.
18. Loneliness
Explains loneliness and offers practical advice on what you can do and where you may get help.
19. Panic attacks
Explains what panic attacks are, as well as their likely causes and how to get help and assistance. Includes self-help advice as well as advice for friends and family.
20. Personality disorders
Explains personality disorders, including their causes and how to get help and therapy.
21. Postnatal depression & perinatal mental health
It explains the causes of postnatal depression and other perinatal mental health concerns, as well as treatment options and support. In addition, he gives advice to his friends and family.
22. Schizoaffective disorder
Explains what schizoaffective disorder is, as well as the symptoms and causes of the illness. Provides recommendations for friends and relatives on how to help themselves and what sorts of treatment and support are available.
23. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
The seasonal affective disorder is explained, including possible causes and how to get treatment and support. It includes self-help advice as well as advice for friends and family.
24. Self-esteem
Explains how to boost your self-esteem and provides practical advice on what you can do and where you may get help.
25. Self-harm
Self-harm is explained, including possible causes and how to get help and support. Includes self-help advice as well as advice for friends and family.
26. Sleep problems
It explains insomnia and other sleep disorders, with practical advice on what to do and where to seek help.
27. Stress
This explains what stress is, how it might impact you, and what causes it. There’s also advice on how to help yourself and where to obtain help.
28. Suicidal feelings
Explains what suicidal feelings are, as well as possible causes and strategies for coping.
29. Tardive dyskinesia
This article explains what tardive dyskinesia is, what causes it, and how to manage it.
30. Trauma
Explains what trauma is and how it impacts your mental health, as well as how you may help yourself, what treatments are available, and how to seek the care you need. There are also suggestions for anyone who wants to help someone who has been through a traumatic experience.