Introduction
Mental disorders, also known as mental illness or psychiatric disorders, are conditions that affect a person’s thinking, feeling, behavior, and sense of well-being. Mental health is an important part of overall health, and mental disorders can have a serious impact on a person’s life. The seven main types of mental disorders are: anxiety disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, psychotic disorders, eating disorders, substance use disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety disorders are a group of mental health conditions that cause extreme fear and worry. These disorders can make it difficult to function in everyday life. Common anxiety disorders include generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder, and phobias.
Mood Disorders
Mood disorders are mental disorders that cause a person to experience extreme changes in mood. Common mood disorders include major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, and dysthymia.
Personality Disorders
Personality disorders are mental disorders that cause impairments in how a person perceives and interacts with the world. Common personality disorders include borderline personality disorder, narcissistic personality disorder, and antisocial personality disorder.
Psychotic Disorders
Psychotic disorders are mental health conditions that cause a person to experience hallucinations and delusions. Common psychotic disorders include schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder.
Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are mental disorders that involve an unhealthy relationship with food. Common eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder.
Substance Use Disorders
Substance use disorders are mental health conditions that involve an unhealthy relationship with drugs or alcohol. Common substance use disorders include alcohol use disorder and drug use disorder.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental disorder that causes a person to have repetitive thoughts and behaviors that they feel they cannot control. Common OCD behaviors include hand-washing, counting, and checking.