Disturbances in a person's thinking, mood, or behaviour (or a mix of these) that indicate a problem with mental function are referred to as mental health disorders. They create discomfort or impairment in social, occupational, or familial activities. Just as the word "physical sickness" refers to a number of physical health issues, the term "mental illness" refers to a variety of mental health illness. WHAT EXACTLY IS MENTAL ILLNESS? According to the American Psychiatric Association, mental illness is a health condition characterised by "changes in emotion, thought, or behaviour—or a mix of these." Mental disorders, if left untreated, can have a significant influence on everyday life, including your ability to work, care for family, and communicate and interact with others. There is no shame in having a mental illness, just as there is no shame in having other medical diseases such as diabetes or heart disease, and assistance and therapy are accessi...
Disturbances in a person's thinking, mood, or behaviour (or a mix of these) that indicate a problem with mental function are referred to as mental health disorders. They create discomfort or impairment in social, occupational, or familial activities. Just as the word "physical sickness" refers to a number of physical health issues, the term "mental illness" refers to a variety of mental health illness. WHAT EXACTLY IS MENTAL ILLNESS? According to the American Psychiatric Association, mental illness is a health condition characterised by "changes in emotion, thought, or behaviour—or a mix of these." Mental disorders, if left untreated, can have a significant influence on everyday life, including your ability to work, care for family, and communicate and interact with others. There is no shame in having a mental illness, just as there is no shame in having other medical diseases such as diabetes or heart disease, and assistance and therapy are accessi...