Mental illness affects people of all races and socioeconomic backgrounds. Mental illnesses are biological and are not character defects. They can affect a person’s mood, their feelings, the way they think, and how they relate to others. Mental illnesses are treatable by a variety of means, including medication as well as other supportive resources and services.

Mental illnesses include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Major Depressive Disorder
• Bipolar Disorder
• Generalized Anxiety Disorder
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
• Schizophrenia
• ADHD
• Borderline Personality Disorder

  Questions or need more information?  Find more mental health resources at the National Mental Health Information Center website.