There are several types of mental illness including depression, anxiety, bipolar mood disorders, schizophrenia, eating disorders, and personality disorders. He further explained that the stigma relating to mental illness may cause a person with mental illness to feel embarrassed, hide symptoms, try to self-medicate, and make bad choices trying to fit in. Nevertheless, there are methods to treat mental illness which include therapy and medication. Mental illness is something everyone can encounter and it may occur at any time. Above all, mental illness is not something to be ashamed of.

Source: The Herald September 10, 2022 01:33 UTC