4 Types of Mental Illness are listed below. However, there are many types.
Major Depressive Disorder (5 or more of the following symptoms):
- Depressed mood
- Lack of interest or pleasure in activities
- Significant weight loss
- Insomnia or Hypersomnia
- Psychomotor Agitation or Retardation
- Fatigue or Loss of Energy
- Feelings of Worthlessness
- Excessive or Inappropriate Guilt
- Lack of Ability to Think or Concentrate or Indecisiveness
- Recurring Thoughts of Death or Suicide Attempt
Bipolar Disorder
- Manic/Hypomanic Episode (Abnormal Elevated or Irritable Mood)
- Major Depressive Episode
Schizophrenia
- Delusions
- Hallucinations
- Disorganized Thinking or Speech
- Abnormal Motor Behavior
- Negative Symptoms (Reduced Expression of Emotions)
- Reduction in Activities
- Other Negative Symptoms: Decreased Ability to Experience Pleasure
- Lack of Interest in Social Interaction
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- A mental health condition triggered by a terrifying event
- Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, uncontrollable thoughts about the event