Types of Mental Health Conditions

Types of Mental Health Conditions

Depression

  • Depression is a common mental health condition which causes people to experience low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, feelings of guilt or low self-worth, disturbed sleep, loss of appetite, low energy, and poor concentration.
  • It can be long-lasting or recurrent, significantly impairing an individual’s ability to cope with daily life.

Anxiety Disorders

  • Anxiety disorders are a group of conditions that make individuals frequently feel fearful, nervous, and apprehensive.
  • There are several types of anxiety disorders, including generalised anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and specific phobias. Symptoms vary but can interfere with daily activities.

Schizophrenia

  • Schizophrenia is a chronic and severe mental health condition that affects a person’s thinking, feeling, and behaviour.
  • Symptoms might include hallucinations, delusions, thought disorders, and movement disorders.

Bipolar Disorder

  • Bipolar disorder is a condition that causes extreme mood swings, these mood states comprise episodes of mania (an elevated mood) and depression.
  • Each episode is quite distinct, with the mood, behaviour, and energy levels of the person being noticeably different from their usual state.

Personality Disorders

  • Personality disorders are types of mental health conditions where an individual has a distinct pattern of thinking, feeling, and behaving which deviates from the expectations of society.
  • Such patterns are invasive and inflexible, causing distress or problems functioning. Examples of personality disorders are borderline personality disorder and antisocial personality disorder.

Eating Disorders

  • Eating disorders are mental health conditions characterised by an unhealthy relationship with food and eating. This includes conditions such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder.

Understand that each type of mental health condition has its unique symptoms, causes, and treatments. Tailoring support and care to these specific needs can significantly contribute to the well-being and recovery of individuals living with these conditions.