What is Mental Illness?

Mental illnesses are health conditions involving changes in emotion, thinking or behaviour (or a combination of these). Mental illnesses can be associated with distress and / or problems functioning in social, work or family activities. Mental illness is nothing to be ashamed of.

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What are the four types of Mental Illness?

1. Mood disorders (depression or bipolar disorder)

2. Anxiety disorders

3. Personality disorders

4. Psychotic disorders (schizophrenia)

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