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Psychologically or psychiatrically afflicted is the general term. Mental illness, sometimes called insanity or madness, refers to more serious disorders such as psychopathy or schizophrenia, while mental disorder is a general term that includes mental illness but also those disorders where there is no serious reasoning impairment. The term mental illness is used erroneously and frequently by less mature and less enlightened people to designate any mental disorder.
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What is the definition of 'mentally'?
The term 'mentally' can simply be defined as of or relating to an individuals brain or mind. The word mentally is used in many different phrases just as 'mentally ill'.
Can alcohol make people mentally ill?
Continuous abuse of alcohol can indeed make one mentally ill.
What is the kernel of truth that mentally ill people are violent?
Actually, the incidence of mentally ill people becoming violent are about the same as the incidence in the general population.
Are there scholarships for the mentally ill to pay for college?
I don't know but they shouldn't have to!
Who was the first reformer that attempted to improve the treatment of the mentally ill?
Dorothea Dix
Another word for being mad in the head?
Mentally ill.
What does the word bedlamite mean?
Bedlamite: a mentally ill person.
How should competency be determined for a mentally ill person facing trial?
How should competency be determined for a mentally ill person facing trial?
How do you prove a mother is mentally ill?
The only way to prove to others that anyone is mentally ill is to have that person examined by qualified medical people. Sometimes they will confirm your belief that the person is mentally ill, but sometimes they will tell you that you are wrong.
Another name for bug?
insectmicroorganism (bacteria)virus(slang) mentally ill person who displays erratic behavior
Another word for nutcase?
Using the word nutcase is not socially acceptable. You should use the word mentally ill to refer to someone who has issues with their mentality.
What is the penalty for ill-treatment of mentally ill?
There isn't a set one. It depends on the type of ill-treatment. It will be similar to the punishment for the same ill-treatment of a non-mentally ill person but possibly more severe.
What part of speech is the word insane?
The word "insane" is an adjective. It describes a person or thing as mentally ill or exhibiting extreme foolishness.
Is a psychopath a bully?
No, a psycopath is a mentally ill, or "insane" person.
Can a person who was mentally ill be sued for defamation of character after the person who has been defamed has died?
No.
Which person is known for helping the mentally ill during the 1800s?
elderly
What happens to a person mentally ill who commits a misdemeanor in Texas?
Just because a person is mentally ill, it does not mean that they will not be charged and penalized. If the offense is too severe, they may be committed for a certain amount of time.
