Did You Know?

Mental illnesses are diagnosable, treatable health conditions that can affect people of any age, gender, ethnicity, or socioeconomic class. Mental illness can involve “a wide range of mental health conditions — disorders that affect your mood, thinking, and behavior”. Examples of mental illness include depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, and addictive behaviors.

While it’s common to experience mental health concerns like depression and anxiety occasionally, the condition becomes “mental illness” when its symptoms are ongoing and affect a person’s ability to function.