Mental disorders are a health issue that is largely ignored. More people can get help through psychologists and psychiatrists.
yes, what are the major causes of mental disorders?
They are often unclear, but can be a result of environmental and genetic factors.
really? who treats them?
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
put individuals at greatest risk for specific mental health disorders. Risk factors can be biological, environmental,
- Causes of mental disorders
- Self-treatment or self-help: what individuals can do to help themselves recover without consulting with professionals, including the use of self-help books and media. Although many self- treatments are quite ineffective and even harmful due to lack of knowledge.
- Professional help: where to get professional help and/or what professional help is available.
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