Brain injury, strokes, and syphilis can cause organic mental disorders.
A brain disorder ; chemical imbalance
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common causes of mental disorders include- 1. Genetics, if it is seen in family history. 2. Trauma, such as physical, sexual or emotional abuse. 3. a profound change in life circumstances 4. Drug abuse 5. Alcoholism 6. Increased stress levels 7. Divorce 8. Medical disorders and personal illness There are many other causes for mental disorders as well.
Organic Mental Health problems have an identifiable physical cause; such as in the dementias or some people with brain injury. Functional Mental Health Problems are not due to simple structural abnormalities of the brain. There is no 100% identifiable cause for these illnesses. The jury is still out.
Some disorders are due to an identifiable pathology, while others are thought to have a psychological origin.
Some questions about abnormal psychology that can help us better understand and address mental health disorders include: What are the underlying causes of specific mental health disorders? How do genetics and environment contribute to the development of mental health disorders? What are the most effective treatment options for different mental health disorders? How can early detection and intervention improve outcomes for individuals with mental health disorders? What role do societal factors, such as stigma and access to care, play in the prevalence and treatment of mental health disorders?
Robert L. Taylor has written: 'Distinguishing psychological from organic disorders' -- subject(s): Diagnosis, Differential Diagnosis, Mental Disorders, Mental illness, Neuropsychiatry, Organic Mental Disorders, Physiological aspects, Physiological aspects of Mental illness, Psychological manifestations of general diseases 'Health fact, health fiction' -- subject(s): Advertising, Consumer education, Health behavior, Health promotion, Mass media in health education, Medicine
Most, if not all, mental illness (as opposed to emotional disorders) is caused by chemical imbalances in the brain, or by structural anomalies.
Heredity plays a role in the predisposition to mental disorders. Certain mental disorders, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, have a genetic component that can increase the risk of developing the disorder if there is a family history. However, environmental factors also interact with genetic predispositions to influence the development of mental disorders.
Stress, lack of good diet, and lack of rest.
The philosophy of mental illness examines the nature and causes of psychological disorders. It influences how we perceive and treat these disorders by shaping our beliefs about their origins, appropriate interventions, and societal attitudes towards those affected. This philosophy can impact the development of treatments, the allocation of resources for mental health care, and the stigma associated with mental illness.
Psychiatry does not cause mental disorders. They diagnose and treat disorders but do not cause them.