Types of Mental Disorders

Different types of mental illness offer different experiences, and even if they make the same diagnosis, symptoms can be different. Many families who have had relatives with mental illness share similar experiences, despite the different symptoms of different types of mental illness.

 

Mental health and behavioural / emotional disorders are treated in a variety of ways, from behavioural therapy to behavioural counselling and psychotherapy. Anxiety disorders are the most common type of mental illness according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of the United States.

Common type of mental illness:

 

1. Anxiety disorders

2. Depression

3. Bipolar disorder

4. Personality disorder

5. Eating disorders

6. Mood disorders

7. Psychotic disorders

 

If you believe you have any of these disorders, consult a psychological mental health treatment specialist immediately.  For more information on mental health, visit the NHS Mental Illness Information Service (NHS MIND) website.