Is dyslexia considered to be a mental illness?

Question: If someone has a learning disability can it be considered a mental illness? We have a wonderful club in our city for those who suffer from mental illness. I have a friend who has a learning disability. I am curious if he can use their services. read more

Dyslexia is far from a mental illness you could say the majority of academics have what I call dyscreativia,So many academics fail in practical areas, dyslexics thrive in these areas. Dyslexics suffer with short-term memory but have fantastic long term memories.Its more a brain type. read more

No. Dyslexia is a learning disability. While coded in the DSM IV, such disabilities are not considered a form of mental illness. Instead they are considered developmental disabilities. read more

No, a Learning Disability is not a mental illness. Learning Disabilities are neurologically-based. They result from “faulty wiring” in specific areas of the brain. read more