Disorders

Anxiety disorders are the most prevalent mental disorders in adults. The anxiety disorders affect twice as many women as men.

Mood disorders take a monumental toll in human suffering, lost productivity, and suicide. Moreover, when unrecognized, they can result in unnecessary health care use. Mood disorders rank among the top 10 causes of worldwide disability.

Schizophrenia affects about 1 percent of the population, yet its severity and persistence reverberate throughout the mental health service system. Schizophrenia is marked by profound alterations in cognition and emotion.

Use the menu to the left to learn about the many mental disorders/illnesses. 

To learn more about how mental disorders affect children and adolescents, visit the Childhood and Adolescence section of our website, which extensively covers many mental illnesses and mental health issues that can affect youth.  A section on Older Adults has brief information and links to additional resources specific to that population.