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What are the 4 types of mental illness?
mood disorders (such as depression or bipolar disorder) anxiety disorders. personality disorders. psychotic disorders (such as schizophrenia) The most common are anxiety disorders major depression and bipolar disorder. Specific diagnoses Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD): 6 in 100 people. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): 4 in 100 people. Depression: 3 in 100 people. Phobias: 2 in 100 people. Specific diagnoses Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD): 6 in 100 people. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): 4 in 100 people. Depression: 3 in 100 people. Phobias: 2 in 100 people. Five major mental illnesses — autism, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder and schizophrenia — appear to share some common genetic risk factors, according to an examination of genetic data from more than 60,000 people worldwide (The Lancet, online Feb. 28).
What are the 5 major psychiatric disorders?
Five major mental illnesses — autism, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder and schizophrenia — appear to share some common genetic risk factors, according to an examination of genetic data from more than 60,000 people worldwide (The Lancet, online Feb. 28). The most common are anxiety disorders major depression and bipolar disorder. Poor mental health makes us more vulnerable to certain physical health problems, such as heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes. Nurturing our mental health can also help prevent the development of mental illnesses. Good mental health helps us have a more positive outlook and enjoy our lives more.