Mental

Illness

By: Maurifa Abdul Rahman

Introduction

Mental illness, also called mental health

disorders, refers to a wide range of
mental health conditions — disorders
that affect your mood, thinking and
behavior. Examples of mental illness
include depression, anxiety disorders,
schizophrenia, eating disorders and
addictive behaviors.
Symptoms
o Feeling sad or down
o Confused thinking or reduced ability to
concentrate
o Excessive fears or worries, or extreme
feelings of guilt
o Extreme mood changes of highs and
lows
o Withdrawal from friends and activities
o Significant tiredness, low energy or
problems sleeping
o Detachment from reality (delusions),
paranoia or hallucinations
o Inability to cope with daily problems or
stress
o Trouble understanding and relating to
situations and to people
o Problems with alcohol or drug use
o Major changes in eating habits
o Sex drive changes
o Excessive anger, hostility or violence
o Suicidal thinking
 When to see a Doctor
If you have any signs or symptoms of a
mental illness, see your primary care
provider or a mental health professional.
Most mental illnesses don't improve on
their own, and if untreated, a mental
illness may get worse over time and
cause serious problems.
 Causes
Mental illnesses, in general, are thought to be caused by a variety of
genetic and environmental factors:
Brain chemistry

Inherited traits

Environmental
exposures before birth
 Risk Factors
Certain factors may increase your risk of developing a mental illness, including:

• A history of mental illness in a blood relative, such as a parent or sibling

• Stressful life situations, such as financial problems, a loved one's death or a divorce
• An ongoing (chronic) medical condition, such as diabetes
• Brain damage as a result of a serious injury (traumatic brain injury), such as a violent
blow to the head
• Traumatic experiences, such as military combat or assault
• Use of alcohol or recreational drugs
• A childhood history of abuse or neglect
• Few friends or few healthy relationships
• A previous mental illness
 Preventions
Take good care
Get routine of yourself
medical care
Pay attention to Get help when
warning signs. you need it
Thank You!