Biologically based mental illness explained

Biologically based mental illness is one of three major definitions used in state parity laws.^[1]

New Jersey

Under Timothy's Law the following disorders are classified as biologically based mental illness:

• • • • Schizophrenia/psychotic disorder Major depression Bipolar disorder Delusional disorders
      • Panic Disorder Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Bulimia Anorexia

References

1. http://WWW.psychservices.psychiatryonline.org/cgi/content/full/53/9/1089