Mental illnesses are a common condition affecting approximately 450 million people world-wide.  Common to every country, mental illnesses cause significant problems in an individual’s life, and the lives of those around them.  Mental illnesses occur in children, adolescents and adults.  It is estimated that approximately one in four people who visit a health clinic suffer from an undiagnosed mental disorder, largely due to a lack of recognition and acceptance throughout communities relating to such disorders. This site aims to provide accurate information about a variety of common mental illness symptoms and common treatment options for members of the community.

Common Mental Illnesses: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Anorexia Anxiety Bulimia Conduct Disorder Depression Oppositional Defiant Disorder Schizophrenia Mental Health for: Children Adolescents Adults Mental health professionals Mental illness treatment options

A mental illness (emotional disability, cognitive dysfunction) refers to a group of illnesses that include emotional instability, behavioral dysregulation, or cognitive dysfunction.  Mental illnesses can result from biological (such as, chemical or genetic) or psychological (such as, trauma or conflict) reasons.  Mental illnesses can affect people at home, school, work or personal relationships.

Mental illnesses are treatable; treatments to assist with managing symptoms may include counseling, support groups and/or medication.  Any form of treatment should be managed by an appropriate health care professional.

Mental illnesses can affect people of different ages (children, adolescents and adults), race, religion, location or income status.  It is not induced by a personal weakness, lack of character or poor up-bringing.

Some common mental illnesses that affect people include anxiety, ADHD, depression and anorexia.