While there are over 200 classified forms of mental illness, the five (5) major categories of mental illness are:
- Anxiety Disorders.
- Mood Disorders.
- Schizophrenia/Psychotic Disorders.
- Dementias.
- Eating Disorders.
Herein, how many major categories of mental disorders are there?
Mental Illness Defined
There are more than 200 classified forms of mental illness. Some of the more common disorders are: clinical depression, bipolar disorder, dementia, schizophrenia and anxiety disorders. Symptoms may include changes in mood, personality, personal habits and/or social withdrawal.
Also, what are the three most common categories of mental disorders? The most common are anxiety disorders major depression and bipolar disorder.
In this regard, what are the major categories of disorders?
- Anxiety disorders, including panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and phobias.
- Depression, bipolar disorder, and other mood disorders.
- Eating disorders.
- Personality disorders.
- Post-traumatic stress disorder.
- Psychotic disorders, including schizophrenia.
What is the most commonly diagnosed category of mental disorders?
Below are the five most common mental health disorders in America and their related symptoms:
- Anxiety Disorders. The most common category of mental health disorders in America impacts approximately 40 million adults 18 and older.
- Mood Disorders.
- Psychotic Disorders.
- Dementia.
- Eating disorders.
