Why Personality Type Matters
Personalized approaches to mental wellness
Personalized Understanding
Each type has unique mental health vulnerabilities and strengths.
Targeted Strategies
Find coping strategies tailored to your personality.
Earlier Recognition
Recognize warning signs before they escalate.
Better Outcomes
Type-aware therapy leads to more effective treatment.
Mental Health Guides
Comprehensive resources by topic
Core Mental Health Guides
Essential resources for understanding mental health through the Enneagram lens
The Enneagram Guide to Therapy: Which Therapeutic Approach Works Best for Your Type
Discover which therapy modalities work best for each Enneagram type. From CBT to somatic therapy, find your ideal therapeutic match and learn what to expect.
Read GuideWhy Type 6 Isn't the Only Anxious Type (Every Type's Hidden Anxiety Pattern)
Think anxiety is just a Type 6 thing? Wrong. Every Enneagram type has a unique anxiety pattern that sabotages them differently. Discover your type's hidden anxiety triggers and the exact coping strategies that actually work for your personality.
Read GuideThe Enneagram and Mental Illness: Understand Each Type's Predispositions
Explore each Enneagram type's mental health risks and shadow side in this guide on personality predispositions and coping mechanisms.
Read GuideTrauma & Crisis Support
Resources for healing, crisis management, and building resilience
Enneagram Types and Trauma Response: Understanding Your Survival Patterns
Explore how each Enneagram type processes trauma differently through fight, flight, freeze, and fawn responses. Discover healing pathways tailored to your personality type.
Read GuideCrisis Management by Enneagram Type: Your Emergency Mental Health Toolkit
Learn immediate interventions for each Enneagram type in crisis, including suicide prevention strategies, emergency coping tools, and how to help others.
Read GuideSpecialized Topics
In-depth guides on specific mental health areas
Enneagram and Addiction: Understanding Each Type's Escape Patterns
Discover how each Enneagram type develops specific addictions, from substances to behaviors. Learn recovery strategies tailored to your personality type.
Read GuideEnneagram and Neurodivergence: When Personality Meets Brain Wiring
Explore how ADHD, autism, and other neurodivergent conditions interact with each Enneagram type. Learn accommodations and strategies for thriving.
Read GuideThe Enneagram Guide to Medication and Mental Health
Understand how each Enneagram type responds to psychiatric medications, common fears, and strategies for working with psychiatrists based on personality type.
Read GuideLife Stage & Environmental
Mental health across different life contexts
Enneagram and Workplace Mental Health: Preventing Burnout by Type
Learn how each Enneagram type experiences workplace stress and burnout. Discover type-specific strategies for maintaining mental health at work.
Read GuideThe Enneagram Parent's Guide to Children's Mental Health
Learn to recognize early mental health warning signs in children based on their Enneagram type. Build resilience and know when to seek help.
Read GuideResearch & Science
Evidence-based insights and scientific findings
Resources by Type
Find guidance specific to your personality
Type 1 Mental Health
Common Vulnerabilities
- Anxiety disorders
- Obsessive-compulsive tendencies
- Perfectionism-related depression
Healing Strengths
- Strong commitment to recovery
- Systematic approach to healing
- High integrity in treatment
Type 2 Mental Health
Common Vulnerabilities
- Codependency
- Boundary issues
- Caregiver burnout
Healing Strengths
- Natural support network building
- Emotional intelligence
- Helping others aids own healing
Type 3 Mental Health
Common Vulnerabilities
- Workaholism and burnout
- Identity-based depression
- Stress-related health issues
Healing Strengths
- Goal-oriented recovery
- Resilience and adaptability
- Success-driven healing
Type 4 Mental Health
Common Vulnerabilities
- Major depression
- Emotional dysregulation
- Identity disturbances
Healing Strengths
- Deep self-awareness
- Creative expression for healing
- Authenticity in recovery
Type 5 Mental Health
Common Vulnerabilities
- Social anxiety
- Avoidant patterns
- Dissociation
Healing Strengths
- Research-based approach
- Self-sufficiency in healing
- Intellectual understanding aids recovery
Type 6 Mental Health
Common Vulnerabilities
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Phobias
- Hypervigilance
Healing Strengths
- Loyalty to support systems
- Thorough treatment planning
- Community-oriented recovery
Type 7 Mental Health
Common Vulnerabilities
- ADHD-like symptoms
- Addiction vulnerabilities
- Masked depression
Healing Strengths
- Optimistic recovery outlook
- Multiple healing modalities
- Enthusiasm for growth
Type 8 Mental Health
Common Vulnerabilities
- Anger management issues
- Vulnerability avoidance
- Stress-related illness
Healing Strengths
- Strong determination
- Leadership in recovery
- Protective of healing space
Type 9 Mental Health
Common Vulnerabilities
- Clinical depression
- Dissociative tendencies
- Chronic fatigue
Healing Strengths
- Holistic healing approach
- Natural mediator in groups
- Steady, sustainable recovery
Start your mental health journey
Understanding your type is the first step toward personalized care.