Types of mental health problems
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There may be some mental health problems that you’ve heard a lot about, such as depression or anxiety. There may be others you’ve heard less about, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.
There are also symptoms people can experience, like hallucinations or self-harming. These can be experienced on their own or as part of a mental health problem.
No mental health problem is worse than another, and they’re not a sign of weakness.
This page gives a brief description of some different types of mental health problems and symptoms.
Examples of mental health problems
Mental health problems don’t have to be diagnosed by a doctor. But some people find getting a diagnosis of their mental health problem helpful. For example, if it helps them to access support.
Other people find that their feelings and behaviours (also known as symptoms) may not fit into any particular diagnosis, and that’s also okay.
Here are definitions of some mental health problems:
- Depression – where you feel sad, lo...
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