Biologically based mental illness

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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] An Analysis of the Definitions of Mental Illness Used in State Parity Laws

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