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Holoprosencephaly is a condition whereby there is failure of the forebrain to divide into hemispheres. The prognosis is not favorable.
The prognosis for an infant born with holoprosencephaly depends on the severity of the cerebral and other defects. The prognosis for an infant with severe holoprosencephaly is poor; most do not survive past six months, and those that do are likely to suffer profound mental-retardation. At the mild end of the spectrum, where brain development may be nearly normal, a normal life-spanis likely.
The life span of individuals with holoprosencephaly can vary based on the severity of their condition and associated health complications. Some individuals with milder forms of holoprosencephaly may live into adulthood with appropriate medical care, while those with more severe forms may have a shorter life expectancy, often dying in infancy or childhood. It is important for individuals with holoprosencephaly to receive interdisciplinary care to manage their medical needs and support their quality of life.
Can a person know if they have a mental disorder before other people notice? Many mental disorders have symptoms that are internal. If someone with depression always feels sad and tired, but does not act that way because he or she is afraid of others judging, then that person may realize that he or she has a mental disorder before others do. However, other mental disorders have a lack of insight, meaning that people with them do notrealize that something is wrong with them.Is it possible to be born with or develop gradually over years a mental disorder?Yes, it is possible for a mental disorder to develop slowly. Many disorders develop over the course of many years. Some disorders may be present at birth. Autism spectrum disorder is widely recognized to be present at birth, even though the symptoms do not show until the child is 1-2 years old or later.
Children born without parts of chromosome 16 can have problems with growth disorders and anomalies with the head, face and internal organs.
With some exceptions, mental health is a state that humans are born with. Although the exact cause of most mental illnesses is not known, it is becoming clear through research that many of these conditions are caused by a combination of genetic, biological, psychological, and environmental factors, not personal weakness or a character defect.
yes you can be but you are not always born with mental health issues
Autism Spectrum Disorders are classified as a mental health disorder in the DSM, the diagnostic manual used by psychologist and psychiatrist to diagnose mental health conditions. However, autism is actually a neurobiological different, where those of us with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorders) are born with brains that works differently than the neuro-typical population. That being said, due to some of the symptomology of the disorder, from social difficulties to hyper/hypo sensitivities, people with autism tend to have higher prevalence of stress and anxiety related disorders, and major depression than the typical population. Being overwhelmed by your surroundings, misunderstanding others or other misunderstanding you, and continually feeling different can take a toll on anyone’s mental health.
Some causes of mental disabilities are inherited, but others are not; they may be caused by injuries during birth. If you are concerned that your children might be born with disabilities, ask your doctor to do blood tests such as COUNSYL, which evaluate your risk of transmitting many different inherited diseases to your children.
This is rather hard to answer because it wasn't until the 1900's that mental disorders were given names or diagnosed. I would guess that a percentage of the population were mentally challenged, that there was depression, autism, suffered from brain injury, emotional problems of various sorts, and people who were insane. Many times these people were picked out to be witches and put on trial for the crime of witchcraft. Children born mentally disabled or physically disabled were killed or sold.
Pedophilia is classified as a sexual orientation by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-V). It was worded this way to recognize that the sexual attraction to children (pedophilia) is not something that is chosen, any more than any other sexual attraction is. It is unclear if genetics are the only factor in developing pedophilia, or if environmental factors also play a role. Because pedophilia is the sexual attraction to young children and typically requires reaching puberty to develop, one cannot say that pedophiles were born having pedophilia.
People can get mental or physical disabilities through a variety of factors, including genetics, illness, injury, or environmental factors. Mental disabilities can also be caused by brain injury or chemical imbalances, while physical disabilities can result from accidents, developmental issues, or aging. Early intervention and appropriate support can help individuals manage and cope with their disabilities.