Do I Need Therapy? Mental Health Self-Test
Do I Need Therapy? Mental Health Self-Test
Mental Health In The U.S.
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, an estimated one in five people in the United States lives with mental illness.1 This equals an estimated 46.6 million people in 2017. Mental illness ranges in types and severity. Doctors usually classify mental illnesses as serious mental illness or any mental illness.
- The following is a report of how often a person experiences mental illness by illness type, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness:2:
- Anxiety disorder: 19.1% (48 million people)
- Bipolar disorder: 2.8% (7 million people)
- Borderline personality disorder: 1.4% (3.5 million people)
- Major depressive episode: 7.2% (17.7 million people)
- Obsessive compulsive disorder: 1.2% (3 million people)
- Post-traumatic stress disorder: 3.6% (9 million people)
- Schizophrenia: less than 1% (1.5 million people)
- Most Common Mental Illnesses Understanding the most common types of mental health issues:
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that causes a person to have problems paying attention. They may also act impulsively and are hyperactive. While doctors diagnose children with ADHD, adults can have the condition as well.
- Bipolar Disorder A brain condition that presents with noticeable shifts in energy, sleep, activity level, mood, attention or concentration levels, as well as thoughts with consequential dysfunction in expected life’s roles.
- Depression Depression is a serious medical disorder that causes a person to experience extreme feelings of sadness and hopelessness. Some people may struggle with depression for months to years. Depression can be a serious mental illness resulting in thoughts of suicide and self-harm.
- Eating Disorder An eating disorder is a condition where severe changes in eating behaviors occur in an effort to control weight. Forms of eating disorders include anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder. Anorexia is a condition where food is restricted. Bulimia is when a behavior will occur before or after food is eaten in an attempt to remove the food from the body. Binge-eating is when a large volume of food is eaten as a means to escape life’s stressors. Some people may engage in binge eating and purge or vomit.
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) PTSD is a condition where a person who has survived a traumatic event (such as a military battle or natural disaster) experiences flashbacks and changes in mental health. PTSD may often occur alongside other forms of mental illness, including substance abuse, depression, and anxiety.
- Schizoaffective Disorder Schizoaffective disorder is a condition that can cause symptoms similar to that of schizophrenia. However, this condition also includes symptoms of a mood disorder, such as depression or mania.
- Anxiety Disorder Anxiety disorders occur when a person experiences feelings of distress and worry, often due to everyday activities or interactions. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, anxiety is one of the most common mental health disorders.3
- Borderline Personality Disorder Borderline personality disorder is a medical condition where a person experiences regular changes in emotion and self-image. Unstable social relationships are also a sign of Borderline personality disorder.
- Dissociative Disorder A dissociative disorder is a type of disorder where there is a disconnection from consciousness or memory. Sometimes, a traumatic event may trigger a dissociative disorder as a means to escape traumatic memories.
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a condition where unwanted thoughts or behaviors begin to impact daily life. Sometimes, there are repetitive unpleasant thoughts. No matter how hard the person tries, they keep thinking these thoughts. OCD may also present itself as engaging in repetitive behaviors, such as counting objects or excessive hand washing.
- Psychosis Psychosis is a condition where a person has problems telling the difference between what is real and what isn’t. They may see, hear, or even smell things that aren’t there. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, an estimated 3 in 100 people will have a psychotic episode in their lifetime.
- Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is a severe mental illness that can often cause a person to experience bouts of psychosis. They may have problems with their emotions and have problems thinking clearly. The condition can severely affect a person’s daily life and overall health.
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