I want you all to become aware about mental illness because it is really a serious matter.
What is mental illness? It is a general term for mental disorders caused by brain dysfunction. It is divided into different types that is according to their cause and symptoms.
Some of the most common types are schizophrenia, manic-depressive disorder,alzheimer's disease, depression, anxiety disorder and postnatal depression.
Some general causes of mental illness are 1.pre-dispositional factor which is heredity. 2. the precipitating factors such as brain secretion disorder, brain damage and retrogression of brain functions ,abnormalities of hormone secretion and stress. 3.Perpetuating factors ,this is lack of appropriate treatment and drug and alcohol abuse and dependence.
Like other diseases, mental illness are physical problems that require treatment and can be cured. Mental illnesses are not contagious,but mishandling negative emotions can result in more stress for both ourselves and the people around us. Therefore,we should keep our mind healthy and learn how to relax and handle stress. By doing so, we can reduce the chance of getting mental illness.