Is there a link between intelligence and mental health problems such as phobias, anxiety and depression?

Question

Is there a link between intelligence and mental health problems such as phobias, anxiety and depression?

Answer 1

From experience of dealing with people who have these conditions I have found they effect people regardless of intelligence.  

Answer 2

That's actually a really interesting question, if u can get a hold of it i recommend u watch Stephen Fry: The Secret Life of the Manic Depressive

he did a two part documentary for the BBC about it last year, very insightful :)

and yes there are many links as Fry points out  

Answer 3

actually there is. my therapist says im a type A. that means i suffer with alot of anxiety and i also suffer with depression.

Answer 4

There are links, yes.

However, depression & anxiety can strike people of all kinds regardless of their intelligence.  

Answer 5

I have looked at a few journals that link high intelligence with mental health problems like anorexia - go onto google scholar and search, you might find your answer!

Good luck

Answer 6

I believe that highly intelligent people are more likely to suffer from certain mental health problems such as anxiety and OCD. There's some research to back it if you look it up.

Answer 7

Depending on the disorder, people with mental health issues may have a tendency to be highly intelligent (common is schizophrenics), highly creative (common in people with bipolar) or highly motivated (common with anxiety disorders, eating disorders, and self-harm).

Answer 8

Yes! Highly intellignet people are more likely tyo suffer from anxiety and OCD.

Answer 9

I strongly believe so