mental illness — U.S. Code definitions

the term "mental illness" means a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder—

(A) of sufficient duration to meet diagnostic criteria within the most recent edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association; and

(B) that has resulted in functional impairment that substantially interferes with or limits 1 or more major life activities;

Same definition in 2 sections

2017–present 34 U.S.C. § 10472Crime Control and Law Enforcement · Definitions · in this subchapter
2016–present 42 U.S.C. § 3796IIThe Public Health and Welfare · Definitions · in this subchapter

The terms "mental illness" and "mental health disorder" mean a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder—

(A) of sufficient duration to meet diagnostic criteria within the most recent edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association; and

(B) (i) that, in the case of an adult, has resulted in functional impairment that substantially interferes with or limits 1 or more major life activities; or

(ii) that, in the case of a juvenile, has resulted in functional impairment that substantially interferes with or limits the juvenile's role or functioning in family, school, or community activities.

Same definition in 2 sections

2017–present 34 U.S.C. § 10651Crime Control and Law Enforcement · Adult and juvenile collaboration programs · in this section
2016–present 42 U.S.C. § 3797AAThe Public Health and Welfare · Adult and juvenile collaboration programs · in this section

The term “mental illness” means a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder—

(A) of sufficient duration to meet diagnostic criteria within the most recent edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association; and

(B) (i) that, in the case of an adult, has resulted in functional impairment that substantially interferes with or limits 1 or more major life activities; or

(ii) that, in the case of a juvenile, has resulted in functional impairment that substantially interferes with or limits the juvenile's role or functioning in family, school, or community activities.

Source

2004–2016 42 U.S.C. § 3797AAThe Public Health and Welfare · Adult and juvenile collaboration programs · in this section

the term “mental illness” means a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder—

(A) of sufficient duration to meet diagnostic criteria within the most recent edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association; and

(B) that has resulted in functional impairment that substantially interferes with or limits 1 or more major life activities; and

Source

2000–2016 42 U.S.C. § 3796IIThe Public Health and Welfare · Definitions · in this subchapter