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begin we'd like to add a quick warning discretion. This video discusses mental illness including eating disorders and PTSD. What is mental illness? According to National
Alliance on Mental Illness, it's defined as a condition that affects a person's thinking, feeling or mood for a sustained period of time
that negatively impacts them. You might be wondering, is
depression a mental illness? What about anxiety? Yes, they are. In fact, they're the most common
types of mental illnesses. In this video, Psych2go covers 10 of the most common types
of mental illnesses. One, anxiety disorders. We know 18.1% doesn't sound
like a lot but that's the number of adults in the US who
suffer from anxiety disorders. 40 million people suffer from symptoms of an anxiety disorder every year. Of those 40 million people, it's estimated that only 36.9% of them will get help. Anxiety disorders rarely appear alone, with depression being
a common co-diagnosis. Anxiety disorders come in a few varieties, generalized anxiety disorder,
GAD, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, SAD and obsessive compulsive disorder, OCD. So, what do all these anxiety
disorders have in common? They're all characterized by
nearly uncontrollable worry that messes with several
aspects of daily life such as sleep, relationships,
school and work. The good news is there are
several treatment options available, which include different types of therapy and medication. Two, personality disorders. What does it mean when someone's
personality is disordered? Personality disorders refer
to behavioral, emotional and thought patterns that deviate greatly from the expectations of
an individualist culture. The National Institute
of Mental Health suggests that 9.1 of the population has the traits of a personality disorder. So what does this look like in real life? Could anyone who's a little
different be diagnosed with a personality disorder? Well, according to the
diagnostic criteria in the DSMV these differences must
be causing the individual significant amounts of distress in the way they see themselves,
others and situations, inappropriate or exaggerated
emotional responses, impulse control and how well
the individual relates to and functions around others. Personality disorders can't
be cured but thankfully they can be treated. This treatment consists of
combinations of medications for the underlying mental health issues as well as talk therapy. Three, attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder. If we say ADHD what comes to mind? The stereotype of a
person diagnosed with ADHD is usually a small child
who's bouncing off the walls or can't finish a task. However, between 7.8 and 11%
of children aged four to 17 are diagnosed with ADHD any given year. ADHD affects people of
all ages and includes multiple symptoms such as
inability to concentrate, forgetfulness, inability
ability to sit still, restlessness and losing things. An individual's symptoms
vary depending on their age, gender and type of ADHD. Did you know there's actually three recognized types of ADHD? There ADHD, combined type ADHD, impulsive/hyperactive type in ADHD, inattentive and destructible type. Most people think meds are
the only way to control ADHD. Well many people diagnosed
with the disorder find relief by using a combination of
medications, life coaching, education and talk therapy. Four, post traumatic stress disorder. Did you know that an estimated
6.8% of the US population will develop some form of post
traumatic stress disorder. That's about 19 million
people in the US alone. So how does this happen? You, me, everybody will get stressed out by something in our lives. Some people will come across
something so stressful that it affects them permanently. For many of them this
stress becomes trauma. A traumatic event is considered any event that should not have happened,
such as a natural disaster an assault, childhood neglect,
abuse, starvation and so on. Just as a completely
normal reaction to trauma what will happen when the threat is gone? The stress and trauma stops
on its own for most people, when the mind and body
understand the individual is no longer under attack. But what if the mind and
body don't get the memo? Post traumatic stress disorder
refers to a prolonged fight or flight response that happens after the stressful event has stopped. Complex post traumatic
stress disorder, CPTSD refers to the PTSD that
occurs due to a series of continued traumatic events,
such as childhood abuse. Think of PTSD and CPTSD as the echoes of the stress response. These echoes can happen in the
form of emotional flashbacks, nightmares, extreme anxiety or panic, difficulties connecting to others and an overwhelming sense of fear. So how does someone get help
for something so overwhelming? People suffering from PTSD
or CPTSD can find relief through trauma therapies, which is eye movement
desensitization reprocessing EMDR or traditional talk therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy, CBT or dialectical behavior therapy, DBT. Five, depression. An estimated 6.7% of the US population over the age of 18 15.7 million people live with depression. Although the occasional low
mood is a normal response to negative situations,
depression entails low moods that are severe and last
longer than six weeks. Depression manifests
differently in women than men. Women tend to experience
depression as feelings of sadness, worthlessness and shame or guilt. Men tend to mistake the symptoms
of depression as fatigue and being easily irritated. Common treatments for depression include cognitive behavioral therapy, CBT, interpersonal therapy,
IPT, psychodynamic therapy, psycho education groups, antidepressants and various brain stimulation therapies. Six, bipolar disorder. An estimated 2.8% of the US population that sought mental health
treatment was diagnosed with some form of
bipolar disorder in 2018. This number may be low, as
many individuals who suffer from any mental health
disorder do not seek treatment. Bipolar disorder means
a lot more than just really bad mood swings
for a couple of reasons. First people diagnosed
with bipolar disorder cannot completely
control these mood swings and in second, these mood
swings range from manic, feeling super happy or invincible, doing crazy spontaneous
things, grandiosity and having racing or unrealistic thoughts to extreme bouts of depression and maybe a little hypomania in between. Living with bipolar disorder isn't easy but people struggling with the disorder can find a variety of medications and traditional counseling treatments to help them find more balance. Seven, eating disorders. Did you know there are
almost as many people living with eating disorders as there are with bipolar disorder? It's true. Approximately 2.7% of
individuals who sought treatment were diagnosed with an
eating disorder in 2018. The most common question people
ask about eating disorders is what's the difference
between not being happy with your body and having
an eating disorder? Well, in addition to this total focus on their physical flaws,
eating disorders are defined by dysmorphia and the binge purge restrict cycle of behavior. This cycle comes from
the person's feelings of extreme distress and
disgust about their body. This disgust drives the
individual who has the disorder to become super focused on
their body weight and shape. Leave a comment below
if you wanna know more about the binge purge restrict cycle. The eating disorders everyone knows about are anorexia nervosa and
bulimia but most people have never heard of eating disorders not otherwise specified, EDNOS or avoidant restrictive
food intake disorder, ARFID. Leave a comment below
if you wanna hear more about the lesser known eating disorders. Everyone needs food, so how is someone who has such a terrible
relationship with eating and body image supposed to get better? Recovery from an eating
disorder is totally possible. With a combination of talk
therapy, residential treatment and medications to treat the symptoms of any underlying mental
health conditions. Eight, obsessive compulsive disorder. If obsessive compulsive disorder, OCD is a type of anxiety disorder, why does it make the number eight spot? Simple professionals
day 2.3% of individuals will qualify for a diagnosis of OCD during the course of their lifetime. What's the first thing you
think of when you think of someone who suffers from
obsessive compulsive disorder? Did you imagine someone who can't stand the thought of germs? Maybe a person who turns
the doorknob 27 times before they can leave the house? The common stereotype of an individual diagnosed with obsessive
compulsive disorder, OCD is if someone obsessed with cleaning or counting to a comical degree but that's not the whole picture. The reality of OCD includes
a great deal of anxiety, rigid thinking and feeling
isolated from others. Individuals diagnosed with OCD suffer from reoccurring thoughts
that they cannot control, which are referred to as obsessions. These obsessions can be things
like cleaning or accounting but also include checking
and double checking, feeling as though one will be
punished for being a sinner. Organizing and arranging and hoarding. Having obsessions is different
from being detail oriented or a little type A because individuals who suffer from obsessions
experience crippling anxiety due to these thoughts
they're unable to control. The compulsions are the
actions such as cleaning, hand washing, arranging and
hoarding, individuals use to cope with overwhelming
anxiety and rigid thinking. So what is someone who lives
with the reality of OCD to do? Although there's no cure for
OCD, a combination of medical and talk therapy will help them manage their symptoms effectively. Nine, autism spectrum disorder ASD. We've been hearing more and more about autism spectrum disorder
ASD in recent years. That's because approximately
1.2% of children, one in 59 children will
qualify for a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder
in the coming year. ASD begins in childhood
but many individuals are not diagnosed until
adolescence or adulthood. 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. Some of these behaviors include seeming off in their own world, repetitive thoughts or
behaviors, restricted interests, poor eye contact and difficulty
communicating with others to the point their functioning
is greatly impaired. The most common treatments for ASD include special education classes, applied behavioral analysis, ABA therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, behavioral management, therapy
and medication management. And 10, schizophrenia
and psychotic disorders. Did you know three out of
100 people will experience the symptoms of psychosis
in their lifetime? Yep, this means 1% of the population suffers from a psychotic disorder. People usually have their
first psychotic break between the ages of 16 and 30 which means approximately
100000 adolescents and adults will experience their first
psychotic break every year. This does not mean everyone
who experiences psychosis will always have a psychotic disorder. Medical and environmental
or situational factors such as extreme stress,
certain prescriptions and illicit drugs can
induce temporary psychosis. For individuals with a
psychotic disorder however, the symptoms last longer than six months. So, what is psychosis anyway? Someone suffering from
psychosis has breaks or disruptions in their reality, which manifests in behaviors
such as religious delusions, audio visual or tactile hallucinations, feelings of paranoia or persecution and disordered or jumbled
thoughts and speech. Schizophrenia is the most
common psychotic disorder but the DSMV recognize a few others. Would you like to know more about the other psychotic disorders? Then tell us in the comments below. Having a psychotic disorder
can feel like torture but it doesn't have to. Many people who are diagnosed
with some type of psychosis are successfully treated
with a combination of specialized medications,
therapy and case management. Have you or a loved one ever dealt with any of the mental
illnesses in this article? Were there any symptoms on
this list that surprised you? Which mental illnesses do
you wanna hear more about? Tell us in the comments below. As always, any information provided here is for educational purposes only. If you need mental health
counseling or treatment, please contact your insurance company, local college students counseling clinic or your county crisis
line, help is out there. For more information on mental
illness and mental health, stay tuned to Psych2go. As always, thanks for watching.
