Bryan Kohberger, jailed for the Idaho student murders, revealed 4 mental health disorders in court filing; all disorders explained

Bryan Kohberger, who was sentenced to life without parole in July 2025 for the Idaho student killings, has made some shocking revelations about his mental health. He revealed that he was diagnosed with four "mental health disorders" just a few months before he confessed to killing four University of Idaho students. He murdered Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin at their off-campus rental home in Moscow, Idaho. In a June 2025 court filing obtained by PEOPLE, Kohberger wrote that he was diagnosed with "Autism (level 1), OCD, ADHD, and ARFID."

Kohberger also stated that all four diagnoses were made in February 2025. He also noted in the same document that he was taking just one prescription medication at the time: levothyroxine, which is used to treat hypothyroidism and is one of America's most-prescribed medications.

Bryan Kohberger’s mental disorders explained

Autism level 1

According to PEOPLE, those with autism level 1 are high-functioning and display only a few symptoms of the disorder. These people often require no assistance to perform everyday tasks.

ADHD

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a developmental disorder that can affect people in several ways from person to person. The symptoms of ADHD include inattention, such as having difficulty paying attention; hyperactivity, such as often moving around (including during inappropriate times), feeling restless, or talking excessively, and Impulsivity, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.

OCD

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) includes a pattern of unwanted thoughts and fears known as obsessions, according to Mayo Clinic. These obsessions lead you to do repetitive behaviors, also called compulsions.

ARFID

The fourth diagnosis Kohberger received was for the eating disorder ARFID (avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder). According to the Cleveland Clinic, it is a condition that limits your food intake. Fear and anxiety about food or the consequences of eating, like choking, can lead to ARFID. Considered highly common in children, this disorder can result in highly selective eating habits that greatly limit an individual's diet and can result in malnutrition and limit a person's physical growth.

The court filing was dated June 29, 2025, just days before he formally entered his plea in court. In July 2025, Kohberger appeared in court and confessed to killing the four University of Idaho students.