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Many are caused by chemical imbalances in the brain. Some by traumatic life experiences. Some by a combination of the two.

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How do you get permanent relief from sinusitis caused by mental illness?

Sinusitis is not caused by mental illness. Mental illness can be caused by sinusitis infection.


What is serious mental illness is caused by?

Many are caused by chemical imbalances in the brain. Some by traumatic life experiences. Some by a combination of the two.


What is an illness caused by drug abuse?

mental illness


Is schizophrenia is a mental illness?

yes, quite a serious one


How was mental illness treated?

depends on the illness, usually with medication and talking


Is bulimia a diseases?

Yes. It is an illness, albeit a mental illness, and a very serious one that can have very dangerous consequences.


Can someone with a mental illness own a pistol?

Generally no. Each state has its own laws regarding gun ownership, and mental illness is usually a disqualifier in all of them. The term "mental illness" can refer to many different problems, some serious, others not. If ever there is a borderline case, I think the authority would err on the side of caution and not allow such ownership.


What are some of the mental illness that can be cured?

Usually mental illness cant be cured completely. but can be helped. it depends on how bad it is and on the person


What are some of the causes of mental illness?

Most, if not all, mental illness (as opposed to emotional disorders) is caused by chemical imbalances in the brain, or by structural anomalies.


Are mentally ill people usually self absorbed?

it depend what mental illness you have and how mental you are.


What is Hippocrates explanation of mental illness?

Hippocrates viewed mental illness to be caused by the humors. Mania was understood to be caused by an excess of hot yellow bile, melancholy (or depression) was understood to be caused by an excess of sticky thick black bile, and schizophrenia was understood to be caused by an excess of cold mucous. Unlike earlier tribal or agrarian societies, Hippocrates believed that mental illness had physiological causes. People with mental illness were understood by Hippocrates to be suffering from an illness, rather than having exhibiting symptoms because they were being punished for something they had done or would do.


What serious conditions can develop from substance abuse?

death, mental illness, homelessness, & incarceration.