Term: Mental Illness - Major / Minor

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-09-26

Definition:

Mental illness diagnoses classified as Major (psychotic) or Minor (non-psychotic). See the Mental Health Disorder / Mental Health Illness Classification concept for more information.

Related concepts 

• Mental Disorder / Mental Health Disorder / Mental Health Illness Classification

Related terms 

• All Cause Five-Year Mortality Rates for Individuals with Cumulative Mental Illness
• Mental Health Disorder / Mental Disorder
• Non-Psychotic Disorder
• Psychotic Disorders

Term used in 

• Chartier M, Finlayson G, Prior H, McGowan K, Chen H, de Rocquigny J, Walld R, Gousseau M. Health and Healthcare Utilization of Francophones in Manitoba. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2012. [Report] [Summary] (View)