Types of mental health problems
If you have a mental illness, your doctor will make a formal diagnosis for you. While everyone experiences mental illness in their own way, most people will share common symptoms and side effects. Our information pages will help you learn more.
Anxiety
Learn about the symptoms and treatment for generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
Depression
Learn about depression symptoms, causes and treatments
Bipolar disorder
Learn about bipolar disorder, a condition that causes extreme mood swings
Eating disorder
Learn about the different types of eating disorders as well as treatments
Stress
Learn about the symptoms, causes and coping strategies to deal with stress
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Learn about the causes and the different types of obsessions and compulsions
Self-harm
Learn about self-harm, when somebody intentionally damages or injures their own body
Drugs and alcohol misuse
Learn about the different types of drugs, the side effects of using them and what to do if you know somebody who needs help
Personality Disorder
Learn about personality disorders, including the main symptoms and possible causes
Psychosis
Learn about psychosis, including the main symptoms and how to help someone who experiences the condition
Schizophrenia
Learn about schizophrenia, the possible causes, and the signs and symptoms of the condition
