### Question
What is the definition of mental illness?


### Answer
The definition of **mental illness** is as follows in *34 U.S.C. § 10472*:

> 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

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 10472*
  - Heading: **Subtitle I-Comprehensive Acts > CHAPTER 101-JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER XXI-MENTAL HEALTH COURTS**

