MENTAL ILLNESS

The brain, like all other organs, is vulnerable to disease. A mental illness is a disease that causes mild to severe disturbances in thinking, perception and behavior. The term mental illness refers collectively to all mental disorders including anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia, and eating disorders. Many mental illnesses are believed to have biological causes, just like cancer, diabetes and heart disease, but some mental disorders can be caused by a person’s environment and experiences. Mental illnesses can significantly impair a person’s ability to cope with life’s ordinary demands and routines.

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