There are several different types of mental illness, but the most common are: anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, personality disorder, depression, eating disorder, OCD, panic disorder, paranoia, personality disorder, schizophrenia, specific phobia, and substance use disorder. Mental disorders involve significant disturbances in thinking, emotional regulation, or behavior. 1 in every 8 people in the world lives with a mental disorder. There are effective prevention and treatment options available, but most people don’t have access to these resources.

Reference: Mental disorders. (2022). Retrieved from https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-disorders