Types of Common Mental Illness

Here are some of the most common types of mental illnesses:

- Anxiety disorders, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

- Mood disorders, including Depression and Bipolar Disorder

- Psychotic disorders, including Schizophrenia

- Eating disorders, including Bulimia and Anorexia Nervosa

- Developmental disorders, including Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

- Behavioral disorders, including Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)

- Intellectual disability

- Autism Spectrum Disorder

Symptoms of Mental Illness

Symptoms of mental illnesses can appear suddenly or gradually over time. Here are some possible symptoms:

- Social withdrawal, loss of interest in interacting with others, or giving up activities once enjoyed

- Difficulty concentrating, thinking logically, or expressing oneself, along with declining memory, school performance, or loss of previously mastered skills

- Disconnection from self and surroundings

- Decreased self-esteem

- Feelings of fear, suspicion, or anxiety

- Significant changes in sleep and eating habits, as well as sudden decline in personal hygiene

- Unexplained weight loss and loss of appetite

- Frequent and erratic mood swings

If you observe any of these symptoms, it's important to seek help! When someone is diagnosed with a mental illness, psychologists or psychiatrists may provide counseling or medication. Psychological counseling and cognitive-behavioral therapy are suitable approaches to help someone with mental illnesses correct their behaviors. For children under 6 years old, the side effects of medications may be intense, so monitoring is crucial.