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1. Mental illness - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Link: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/mental-illness/symptoms-causes/syc-20374968
Description: WEBDec 13, 2022 · Mental illness, also called mental health disorders, refers to a wide range of mental health conditions — disorders that affect your mood, thinking and behavior. Examples of mental illness include depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, eating disorders and addictive behaviors.
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2. List of Mental Health Conditions (Psychological Disorders)
Link: https://psychcentral.com/conditions/conditions-index
Description: WEBMay 31, 2022 · Mental health disorders are characterized by issues regarding mood, thoughts, and behavior. They may also be referred to as psychological disorders, mental illnesses, and mental health...
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3. Mental Health Disorders: Types, Diagnosis & Treatment Options
Link: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22295-mental-health-disorders
Description: WEBPolicy. What is a mental health disorder? Mental (behavioral) health disorders, or mental illnesses, affect the way you think and behave. They change your mood and can make it difficult to function at home, work, school or in your community.
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4. Mental disorders - World Health Organization (WHO)
Link: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-disorders
Description: WEBJun 8, 2022 · Key facts. 1 in every 8 people in the world live with a mental disorder. Mental disorders involve significant disturbances in thinking, emotional regulation, or behaviour. There are many different types of mental disorders. Effective prevention and treatment options exist. Most people do not have access to effective care.
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5. About Mental Health - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Link: https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/learn/index.htm
Description: WEBLast Reviewed: April 16, 2024. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control. Learn basic public health information about mental health including causes and types of mental illness.
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6. Mental Health Basics: Types of Mental Illness, Diagnosis, Treatment
Link: https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health
Description: WEBSep 19, 2018 · Common mental health issues can include bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, and social anxiety disorder. Treatment can depend on the severity and may include medication and therapy. What...
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7. Mental Illness - National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Link: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/mental-illness
Description: WEBMental illnesses are common in the United States. It is estimated that more than one in five U.S. adults live with a mental illness (57.8 million in 2021). Mental illnesses include many different conditions that vary in degree of severity, ranging from …
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8. Mental illness - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Link: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/mental-illness/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20374974
Description: WEBDec 13, 2022 · Your treatment depends on the type of mental illness you have, its severity and what works best for you. In many cases, a combination of treatments works best. If you have a mild mental illness with well-controlled symptoms, treatment from your primary care provider may be sufficient.
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9. Help for Mental Illnesses - National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Link: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help
Description: WEBIf you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, there are ways to get help. Where can I get immediate help? In life-threatening situations, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
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10. Caring for Your Mental Health - National Institute of Mental
Link: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/caring-for-your-mental-health
Description: WEBOverview. Mental health includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It is more than the absence of a mental illness—it’s essential to your overall health and quality of life. Self-care can play a role in maintaining your mental health and help support your treatment and recovery if you have a mental illness.
