Any mental illness – 18.5% of state residents suffer from a diagnosable mental illness. This is statistically similar to the national average (17%). The most common forms of mental illness in Louisiana are:

1) Affective disorders – mood disorders like major depressive disorder (MDD) or dysthymia

2) Anxiety disorders – these include panic disorder, social anxiety disorder and obsessive-compulsive behavior

3) Behavioral disorders – most commonly ADHD

4) Dementias – including Alzheimer’s disease

5) Schizophrenia – with psychosis or without

6) Eating disorders

7) Substance use disorders – often found in conjunction with other mental illnesses

8) Intellectual disability

9) Developmental disabilities.