Defining Mental Health.
"Mental health includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood." -- https://www.mentalhealth.gov/basics/what-is-mental-health
Defining Mental Disorders/Mental Illness.
"A wide range of conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behavior."
Causes.
-- Biological factors, such as genes or brain chemistry.
-- Life experiences, such as trauma or abuse.
-- Family history of mental health problems.
General Symptoms of Mental Illness.
Eating or sleeping too much or too little.
Pulling away from people and usual activities.
Having low or no energy.
Feeling numb or like nothing matters.
Having unexplained aches and pains.
Feeling helpless or hopeless.
Smoking, drinking, or using drugs more than usual.
Feeling unusually confused, forgetful, on edge, angry, upset, worried, or scared.
Yelling or fighting with family and friends.
Experiencing severe mood swings that cause problems in relationships.
Having persistent thoughts and memories you can't get out of your head.
Hearing voices or believing things that are not true.
Thinking of harming yourself or others.
Inability to perform daily tasks like taking care of your kids or getting to work or school.
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