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.