@Usagi 1 June 2021 more from that month

𝘔𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘋𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴 ~Mental disorders (or mental illnesses) are conditions that affect your thinking, feeling, mood, and behavior. They may be occasional or long-lasting (chronic). They can affect your ability to relate to others and function each day. What causes mental disorders? ~There is no single cause for mental illness. A number of factors can contribute to risk for mental illness, such as: 🔘Your genes and family history 🔘Your life experiences, such as stress or a history of abuse, especially if they happen in childhood 🔘Biological factors such as chemical imbalances in the brain 🔘A traumatic brain injury 🔘A mother's exposure to viruses or toxic chemicals while pregnant 🔘Use of alcohol or recreational drugs 🔘Having a serious medical condition like cancer 🔘Having few friends, and feeling lonely or isolated Who is at risk for mental disorders? ~Mental disorders are common. More than half of all Americans will be diagnosed with a mental disorder at some time in their life. Source: https://medlineplus.gov/mentaldisorders.html