10 Common Mental Illnesses Crash Course

Summary

This video from Psych2Go explores 10 common types of mental illnesses, including anxiety disorders, personality disorders, ADHD, PTSD, depression, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, OCD, autism spectrum disorder, and schizophrenia. It provides key facts, statistics, and symptoms for each disorder, while also discussing treatment options like therapy and medication. The video emphasizes the importance of seeking help for mental health challenges and encourages viewers to engage with the content for further discussion on these critical issues.

Takeaways

• 🚨 Mental illness is a condition that affects a person's thinking, feeling, or mood for an extended period, negatively impacting their life.
• 🌟 Depression and anxiety are the most common types of mental illnesses, affecting millions of people worldwide.
• 🔑 Anxiety disorders, including GAD, panic disorder, SAD, and OCD, are characterized by uncontrollable worry that disrupts daily life.
• 🌈 Personality disorders are patterns of behavior, emotion, and thought that significantly deviate from cultural norms and cause distress.
• 🎯 ADHD is diagnosed in 7.8 to 11% of children and is not limited to hyperactivity; it includes symptoms like inattention and restlessness.
• 😱 PTSD and CPTSD are responses to traumatic events, causing prolonged stress reactions and emotional disturbances.
• 😞 Depression is marked by severe and lasting low moods, affecting different genders in varying ways.
• 🌑 Bipolar disorder involves uncontrollable mood swings from mania to depression, affecting a significant portion of the population.
• 🍽️ Eating disorders are not just about body image; they involve a cycle of bingeing, purging, and restricting, impacting a notable number of individuals.
• 🔄 OCD is an anxiety disorder characterized by obsessions and compulsions, causing significant distress and affecting daily functioning.
• 🧠 Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is marked by impaired social interactions and communication, affecting approximately 1.2% of children.
• 🌪 Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders involve breaks from reality, with symptoms like hallucinations and disordered thoughts, affecting about 1% of the population.

Q & A

What is the definition of mental illness according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness?

Mental illness is defined as a condition that affects a person's thinking, feeling, or mood for a sustained period of time that negatively impacts them.

Are depression and anxiety considered mental illnesses?

Yes, depression and anxiety are considered mental illnesses and are the most common types.

What percentage of adults in the US suffer from anxiety disorders, and what are some common types?

18.1% of adults in the US suffer from anxiety disorders. Common types include Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD), and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

What is the estimated percentage of people with personality disorders according to the National Institute of Mental Health?

The National Institute of Mental Health suggests that 9.1% of the population has the traits of a personality disorder.

What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and what are its common symptoms?

ADHD is a condition that affects people of all ages and includes symptoms such as inability to concentrate, forgetfulness, inability to sit still, restlessness, and losing things.

What percentage of the US population is estimated to develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and what is a traumatic event?

An estimated 6.8% of the US population will develop some form of PTSD. A traumatic event is considered any event that should not have happened, such as a natural disaster, an assault, childhood neglect, abuse, starvation, etc.

How does depression manifest differently in women compared to men?

Women tend to experience depression as feelings of sadness, worthlessness, and shame or guilt, while men tend to mistake the symptoms of depression as fatigue and being easily irritated.

What is the difference between bipolar disorder and regular mood swings?

Bipolar disorder involves mood swings that are not completely controllable and range from manic (feeling super happy or invincible) to extreme bouts of depression, unlike regular mood swings that are typically less severe and controllable.

How are eating disorders defined and what are some common misconceptions about them?

Eating disorders are defined by dysmorphia and the binge-purge-restrict cycle of behavior, focusing on body weight and shape. A common misconception is that they are simply about being unhappy with one's body.

What are some common treatments for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?

Treatments for OCD include a combination of medical and talk therapy to help manage symptoms effectively.

What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and how is it characterized?

ASD is characterized by significantly impaired social interactions, learning, and communication. Individuals with ASD may seem eccentric or unemotional to others as they do not understand normal social cues.

What is psychosis and how common is it?

Psychosis involves breaks or disruptions in reality, manifesting in behaviors such as delusions, hallucinations, feelings of paranoia, and disordered thoughts. It is estimated that 1% of the population suffers from a psychotic disorder.