I recently found out my friend has a mental disorder and I'm not sure what to think about it. I'm looking for information on how I can help her!
Was she properly diagnosed by a professional? Such disorders need to be diagnosed by a mental health professional.
Yes, she was. What do you think causes people to experience mental disorders?
Sadly, the cause of having a mental disorder are sometimes unclear. There are so many factors involved.
Oh, I see. What are some treatments for mental disorders?
using various methods such as psychometric tests but often relying on observation and questioning. Treatments are provided by various mental health professionals. Psychotherapy and psychiatric medication are two major treatment options. Other treatments include lifestyle changes, social interventions, peer support, and self-help. In a minority of cases there might be involuntary detention or treatment. Prevention programs have been shown to reduce depression.
Common mental disorders include depression, which affects about 300 million, bipolar disorder, which affects about 60 million, dementia, which affects about
Personal life Personal health.
Since the beginning of her career, Halsey has been open about her personal health; in 2015, speaking of her career, she stated "I'm just this fucked-up stoner kid who made it".
Halsey has bipolar disorder. She was diagnosed with this mental disorder at the age of 17, and said that her mother also has it. At that age, Halsey attempted to commit suicide, which is what led to her diagnosis and a 17-day admission to a psychiatric hospital.