Types of Mental Illness
A key to helping yourself and others to better manage any mental illness is to know what signs to look for and where to go for help.
The good news is that with the right treatment and support from families, colleagues and health professionals, recovery is possible for many people. Individuals who have a mental illness are able to have very fulfilling and rewarding lives when the symptoms of their illness are correctly diagnosed and managed. Ironically, these individuals can sometimes have higher levels of wellbeing than others who do not have a mental illness simply because they routinely practice behaviours that enhance their physical and mental health.
In this section you will find information about different types of mental illness. It is strongly recommended that professional help be sought if there is a concern that you or someone else has a mental illness.
Some general signs or thoughts that may indicate a mental illness include:
- Being agitated and changes in mood
- No longer talking to family, friends and colleagues and generally withdrawing from others or isolation
- Having difficulty concentrating
- Having trouble making decisions
- Sleeping poorly or often being awake all night
- Saying or writing things that don’t make sense
- Increasing use of alcohol and/or other drugs
- Developing strange ideas
- Hearing voices no one else can hear
- Feeling one has special powers.
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