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The âChemical Imbalanceâ in Mental Health Problems Mental illnesses can be triggered by:  A chemical imbalance  Genetics  Psychological and social factors such as a traumatic life event Chemical Imbalance A chemical imbalance in the brain can lead to symptoms such as depression, anxiety, or stress reactions. We are all at-risk for changes in our brains' chemistry.
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Depressive Disorders 1 Decreased energy, fatigue, feeling slowed down. 2  Thoughts of death or suicide, or suicide attempts. 3  Difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions. 4  Persistent physical symptoms that do not respond to treatment, such as headaches, digestive disorders, and chronic pain.
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What is Mental Illness? A mental illness is a disease that causes mild to severe disturbances in thought and/or behavior, resulting in an inability to cope with life’s ordinary demands and routines. There are more than 200 classified forms of mental illness. Some of the more common disorders are depression, bipolar disorder, dementia, schizophrenia and anxiety disorders. Symptoms may include changes in mood, personality, personal habits and/or social withdrawal.
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Overview By Mayo Clinic Staff. Mental illness refers to a wide range of mental health conditions — disorders that affect your mood, thinking and behavior. Examples of mental illness include depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, eating disorders and addictive behaviors. Many people have mental health concerns from time to time. But a mental health concern becomes a mental illness when ongoing signs and symptoms cause frequent stress and affect your ability to function.
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10 Signs You're Mental Health May Be Failing Unusual Symptoms and Short Fuses. 3. Unexplained physical symptoms. If, despite a complete physical workout and even a visit to a specialist or two, no one can find a reason behind your physical complaints, it may be your body's way of letting you know that your mind is in distress.
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Symptoms of Stress This can result in psychological problems, such as anxiety, depression, anger, poor self esteem, and hostility. The effects stress can also lead to physical symptoms, such as headaches, insomnia, muscle pain, indigestion, abdominal pain, and muscle tightness.
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Statewide Mental Health Services Types of mental illness. Mental illnesses are of different types and degrees of severity. Some of the major types are depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar mood disorder, personality disorders, trauma and eating disorders. The most common mental illnesses are anxiety and depressive disorders.
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Mental Health Problem Symptoms, Causes and Effects Emotional Symptoms of Mental Health Problems. Mental health problems can cause a wide variety of emotional symptoms, some of which include: Changes in mood; Erratic thinking; Chronic anxiety; Exaggerated sense of self-worth; Impulsive actions; Physical Symptoms of Mental Health Problems. Mental health problems typically do not cause physical symptoms in and of themselves. Depression, however, can indirectly cause weight loss, fatigue and loss of libido, among others. Eating disorders, a separate class of mental health disorders, can cause malnutrition, weight loss, amenorrhea in women, or electrolyte imbalances caused by self-induced vomiting.
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Mental breakdown They have nerves or a nervous illness. It is an illness not just of mind or brain, but a disorder of the entire body. ... We have a package here of five symptoms–mild depression, some anxiety, fatigue, somatic pains, and obsessive thinking. ...he terms nervous breakdown and mental breakdown have not been formally defined through a medical diagnostic system such as the DSM-IV or ICD-10, and are nearly absent from current scientific literature regarding mental illness.
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6 Reasons to Get Your Dairy You may no longer have a glass of cold milk with each meal, but mom was right about one thing: dairy foods offer a bounty of health benefits (just make sure to choose low-fat this time around). And we do love our dairy.
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- The journey continues and the goal remains the same. Richard Petty's son Kyle followed his father into competitive racing, and now Kyle's son, Adam races cars. Starting with Richard Petty's father, Lee, the family now how has four generations of the Petty family ensuring the endurance their dynasty. Below is a more comprehensive list of Richard Petty's incredible career.
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- Symptoms of Brain conditions. The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Brain conditions includes the 6 symptoms listed below: Headache. Pain. Loss of eyesight. Loss of consciousness. Dysarthria. Sepsis.
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Physical Symptoms of Depression Physical Symptoms of Depression. Physical Symptoms of Depression. Though the hallmark symptoms of depression are emotional (such as feelings of sadness and hopelessness), depression may also come with physical symptoms, including nausea, diarrhea, pain, and weight changes.
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Mental illness Definition. Mental illness refers to a wide range of mental health conditions — disorders that affect your mood, thinking and behavior. Examples of mental illness include depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, eating disorders and addictive behaviors. Many people have mental health concerns from time to time. mental illness can make you miserable and can cause problems in your daily life, such as at work or in relationships. In most cases, symptoms can be managed with a combination of medications and counseling (psychotherapy).
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- A mental illness can make you miserable and can cause problems in your daily life, such as at work or in relationships. In most cases, symptoms can be managed with a combination of medications and counseling (psychotherapy).
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- Over the course of your life, if you experience mental health problems, your thinking, mood, and behavior could be affected. Many factors contribute to mental health problems, including: Biological factors, such as genes or brain chemistry.
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- Mental illness may cause someone to feel that they do not belong and are a burden. This may. lead to thinking about death. Suicide becomes a possibility with a history of attempts, alcohol. use, trauma, violence, abuse, self-injury, severe physical or emotional pain, or access to firearms.
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Types of Mental Illness Two of the most common symptoms of psychotic disorders are hallucinations -- the experience of images or sounds that are not real, such as hearing voices -- and delusions, which are false fixed beliefs that the ill person accepts as true, despite evidence to the contrary.
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- Mental illness symptoms can affect emotions, thoughts and behaviors. Examples of signs and symptoms include: 1  Feeling sad or down. 2  Confused thinking or reduced ability to concentrate. 3  Excessive fears or worries, or extreme feelings of guilt. 4  Extreme mood changes of highs and lows. 5  Withdrawal from friends and activities.
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Overview Sometimes symptoms of a mental health disorder appear as physical problems, such as stomach pain, back pain, headache, or other unexplained aches and pains. When to see a doctor. If you have any signs or symptoms of a mental illness, see your primary care provider or mental health specialist.
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Mental Health Conditions Mental Health Conditions. A mental illness is a condition that affects a person's thinking, feeling or mood. Such conditions may affect someone's ability to relate to others and function each day. Each person will have different experiences, even people with the same diagnosis. Recovery, including meaningful roles in social life, school and work, is possible, especially when you start treatment early and play a strong role in your own recovery process. A mental health condition isn’t the result of one event.
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What Is Mental Health? Mental health includes our 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. Over the course of your life, if you experience mental health problems, your thinking, mood, and behavior could be affected.
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Psychological Symptoms and Thyroid Disorders Information. Leaflets. People with thyroid disorders often have emotional or mental health symptoms as well as physical symptoms. This is especially the case for people with hyperthyroidism (an over-active thyroid), hypothyroidism (an under-active thyroid), thyroid related eye disease, or thyroid cancer.
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Overview Sometimes symptoms of a mental health disorder appear as physical problems, such as stomach pain, back pain, headache, or other unexplained aches and pains.
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The Child with Unusual Behaviours - Mood Swings If you are having symptoms of a mental health problem, your doctor may do a more complete assessment. Or he or she may refer you to another doctor, such as a psychologist or psychiatrist. You will have an interview with a doctor. You may also get a physical exam and written or verbal tests.
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What Is Mental Health? Over the course of your life, if you experience mental health problems, your thinking, mood, and behavior could be affected. Many factors contribute to mental health problems, including: Biological factors, such as genes or brain chemistry. Life experiences, such as trauma or abuse.