Depression is often described as a 'silent killer', and in modern society, more and more people are beginning to pay attention to the relationship between their personality types and mental health. Many people often wonder after completing MBTI tests :
'I am an INFP, are you more likely to feel depressed?'
'I heard that INFJ always gets in the mood, is this true?'
“Does MBTI personality really affect the risk of depression?”
This article will be based on the perspective of personality psychology and combined with depression research, and systematically analyze: Among the 16 MBTI personality types, which are more likely to be depressed and tend to be depressed? How should we deal with it?
The relationship between MBTI and emotional health: science or metaphysics?
MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) is a personality classification system developed based on Jung's psychological type theory, which divides people into 16 different types. While it is not a tool for diagnosing mental illness, numerous user surveys show:
- There are significant differences in different personalities in emotional expression, stress response, and social strategies ;
- Certain personality types are more likely to experience internal friction, self-blame or isolation when facing long-term stress, which indirectly affects mental health status .
📍 Note: MBTI does not predict whether you will suffer from depression, but it can help you identify psychological vulnerabilities earlier and adjust them early.
If you don’t know your MBTI personality type yet, you can use the free MBTI personality test provided by PsycTest Quiz to learn about your personality traits.
Which MBTI personality is more likely to be “depressed”?
The following is an analysis and summary based on MBTI cognitive dimensions and susceptibility tendencies for depression. It is not an absolute judgment , but helps you better understand and regulate your own emotional risk points.
INFP - Mediator: Delicate heart, big emotional fluctuations
- Keywords : idealism, self-negation, emotionality, introverted listener
- Susceptibility mechanism : emotional internalization, easy to fall into internal consumption of 'I am not good enough' and 'the world does not understand me'
- Typical manifestations : Extremely depressed when ignored, strong sense of disappointment in reality, and may have self-sacrificing behavior
🧘♀️Suggestions : Learn to externalize emotions, set psychological boundaries, and practice realist thinking. For more detailed interpretation of INFP personality, please check the complete analysis of INFP personality .
INFJ - Advocate: High sensitivity and the 'spiritual unicorn' trap
- Keywords : deep thinking, living for others, strong sense of mission
- Susceptibility mechanism : internalize other people's pain into responsibility; high expectations bring high loss
- Typical manifestations : frequent experience of 'burning yourself for your ideals', gentle on the outside, violently turbulent on the inside
🧘♂️ Suggestions : Establish sustainable interpersonal boundaries and avoid self-sacrificing empathy; 'let go of your mission' regularly. For more detailed interpretation of INFJ personality, please check the complete analysis of INFJ personality .
ISFP - Adventurer: Emotionally sensitive aesthetician
- Keywords : emotional, withdrawn, realistic escape tendency
- Susceptibility mechanism : highly sensitive to the outside world without understanding, accustomed to being alone and “hiding to deal with emotions”
- Typical manifestations : strongly closed oneself when misunderstood and over-reliance on internal emotional regulation mechanisms
🧘Suggestions : Establish channels to express emotions (such as creation/movement), and appropriately connect with others' emotional connections. For more detailed interpretation of ISFP personality, please check the complete analysis of ISFP personality .
INTP - Logician: The Maze of Thoughts that Repress Emotions
- Keywords : rational and calm, avoid social interaction, self-isolation
- Susceptibility mechanism : Emotions are suppressed by excessive rationality, and it is prone to 'super calmness, inner collapse' phenomenon
- Typical manifestations : self-denial for a long time but not obvious until it is completely collapsed.
🧘Suggestions : Establish an 'emotion recognition dictionary', allow vulnerability, and establish a regular emotional review mechanism. For more detailed interpretation of INTP personality, please check the complete analysis of INTP personality .
MBTI personality type with strong stress resistance
From the perspective of large-sample surveys and psychological research, the following types of personality have higher emotional resilience and adaptability :
- ESTJ / ENTJ : Action-oriented personality, who is more inclined to seek action solutions when encountering emotional stress;
- ESFP / ENFP : Extroverted and emotional personality, often seeking social outlets under negative emotions, and has strong 'self-healing' ability;
- ISTP/ESTP : He has a strong tendency toward realism and is less trapped in the emotional cycle of self-doubt.
But this does not mean that these personalities will not be depressed - it is just that psychological adjustment is relatively easier to be relatively easy to be carried out in the early stages . For more detailed interpretation of MBTI personality, please check the complete analysis of MBTI type 16 personality .
Want to know if you have a tendency to depression? Let's test it first
To help you understand your mental state better, we recommend several free online depression tests in science majors to help you with preliminary screening:
| Test Tools | Functional introduction | Test portal |
|---|---|---|
| PHQ-9 | Rapid Depression Screening Standards | Test now |
| SDS | Depression level score | Click to review |
| QIDS-SR16 | Detailed evaluation of emotional status | Go to the test |
| DASS-21 | Evaluate anxiety and stress simultaneously | Participate now |
| Baker BDI Series | Clinical classical evaluation tool | Test collection portal |
What should I do if I feel depressed easily? Suggestions from the perspective of MBTI personality
1. Understand your susceptibility zone
For example: INFP is prone to 'glass heart', ENTP may 'break down with a smile', and ESFJ may have a mood collapse due to being ignored.
→ Understanding yourself “why sad” is the first step to healing.
Related psychological test recommendations:
- Glass Heart Personality Test: Test your glass heart level
- What is a dumpling personality? Detailed explanation of dumpling personality, have you confirmed it?
2. Establish a support system
- IN crowd: establish more depth 1v1 connections;
- EN people: broaden your circle of friends and learn to heal yourself while you are alone;
- Crowd F: Learn to identify 'true empathy' vs 'over-emotional investment';
- T-group: Learn to express feelings rather than escape emotions.
Further reading:
- In-depth analysis of the four major personalities and roles of MBTI
- Interpretation of MBTI personality model
3. Try to write a 'personality + emotion log'
Recording the 'trigger source' of your emotional changes can help you observe yourself more rationally when negative emotions come, rather than being swallowed up.
Recommended extended reading
- Coco Lee is gone, and the depression is still there: How to help the depression patients around you?
- MBTI Personality Database - Celebrity/Internet celebrity MBTI Type
- MBTI personality test entrance - Free 16 personality assessment
❤️ Written at the end
MBTI won't determine whether you will suffer from depression, but it can be a mirror that allows you to discover your emotional 'blind spots' earlier. When facing emotional difficulties, there is no need to be ashamed or blame yourself.
Every personality has fragility and a path to healing. you are not alone. You deserve to be understood, listened to, and seen.
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