Understanding different mental health conditions
Understanding different mental health conditions
There are many types of mental health conditions, however there are some which are more common than others. Mental Health Statistics reminds us that some of the most common include:-
- Anxiety disorders - Affects 16% of the UK adult population
- Depression - Affects 10% of the UK adult population
- Eating Disorders - Affects 6% of the UK adult population
- Schizophrenia - Affects 1% of the UK adult population
- Bipolar disorder - Affects 1% of the UK adult population
It is important to remember that with the right support, most people with mental health problems can recover. See useful links below.