Mental illnesses (or mental disorders) are illnesses that impact your thoughts, feelings, emotions, and behaviour. They might be short-term or long-term (chronic). They can have an impact on your capacity to interact with others and function on a daily basis. There are numerous sorts of mental illnesses. Among the most common are: • Panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and phobias are examples of anxiety disorders. • Depression, bipolar illness, and other mood disorders are all examples of mood disorders. • Anorexia nervosa • Psychiatric disorders • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a type of anxiety illness that occurs • Schizophrenia is one of the most common psychotic diseases. Mental illness is caused by a variety of factors. A variety of variables can increase the risk of mental illness, including: • Your ancestors and family tree • Your life experiences, such as stress or a history of abuse, particularly if they occurred while you were a child • Chemical imbalances in the brain, for example, are biological causes. • A traumatic brain injury is a condition in which the brain is damaged. • When a mother is pregnant, she may be exposed to viruses or harmful chemicals. • Consumption of alcoholic beverages or recreational substances • Having a major medical problem, such as cancer • Feeling lonely or alone due to a lack of friends

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