What is Mental illness?

Mental illness is a wide concern which is mostly overlooked. Mental illness awareness is very significant today. The last great stigma of the 21st century is the stigma of mental illness. Researchers are still trying to understand what causes mental illness. There is no one cause — it can happen due to a mix of factors including genetics, how your brain works, how you grew up, your environment, your social group, your culture and life experience. 

Mental illnesses, or mental health conditions, are disturbances in a person’s thinking, feeling, or behavior (or a combination of these) that reflect a problem in mental function. They cause distress or disability in social, work, or family activities. Just as the phrase “physical illness” is used to describe a range of physical health problems, the term “mental illness” encompasses a variety of mental health conditions.

Mental illness is severe in some cases and mild in others. Individuals who have a mental illness don’t necessarily look like they are sick, especially if their illness is mild. Other individuals may show more explicit symptoms such as confusion, agitation, or withdrawal. 

Bipolar disorder, claustrophobia, Obsessive-compulsive disorder, schizophrenia, social anxiety disorder are few examples of mental illness.

We have to consult with health counsellors, psychiatrists at early stages to live a healthy life. In short, a person who shows any of these signs should seek help from a qualified health professional.

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