Enneagram and Mental Health

Explore the intersection of Enneagram personality types and mental health. Our comprehensive guides help you understand how each type experiences anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health challenges, with tailored strategies for healing and growth.

If you're in crisis, please reach out:

  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
  • Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
  • Emergency Services: 911

Why Personality Type Matters in Mental Health

Personalized Understanding

Each Enneagram type has unique mental health vulnerabilities and strengths, helping you understand your specific patterns.

Targeted Strategies

What works for one type may not work for another. Find coping strategies tailored to your personality.

Earlier Recognition

Understanding your type's warning signs helps you recognize mental health challenges before they escalate.

Better Treatment Outcomes

Type-aware therapy approaches lead to more effective treatment and sustainable recovery.

Core Mental Health Guides

Essential resources for understanding mental health through the Enneagram lens

Trauma & Crisis Support

Resources for healing, crisis management, and building resilience

Specialized Topics

In-depth guides on specific mental health areas

Life Stage & Environmental

Mental health across different life contexts

Research & Science

Evidence-based insights and scientific findings

Mental Health Resources by Enneagram Type

Find all mental health resources specific to your type in one place.

Type 1 Mental Health Resources

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 Resources

Common Vulnerabilities

  • Codependency
  • Boundary issues
  • Caregiver burnout

Healing Strengths

  • Natural support network building
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Helping others aids own healing

Type 3 Mental Health Resources

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 Resources

Common Vulnerabilities

  • Major depression
  • Emotional dysregulation
  • Identity disturbances

Healing Strengths

  • Deep self-awareness
  • Creative expression for healing
  • Authenticity in recovery

Type 5 Mental Health Resources

Common Vulnerabilities

  • Social anxiety
  • Avoidant patterns
  • Dissociation

Healing Strengths

  • Research-based approach
  • Self-sufficiency in healing
  • Intellectual understanding aids recovery

Type 6 Mental Health Resources

Common Vulnerabilities

  • Generalized anxiety disorder
  • Phobias
  • Hypervigilance

Healing Strengths

  • Loyalty to support systems
  • Thorough treatment planning
  • Community-oriented recovery

Type 7 Mental Health Resources

Common Vulnerabilities

  • ADHD-like symptoms
  • Addiction vulnerabilities
  • Masked depression

Healing Strengths

  • Optimistic recovery outlook
  • Multiple healing modalities
  • Enthusiasm for growth

Type 8 Mental Health Resources

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 Resources

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 Enneagram type is the first step toward personalized mental health care.