Many are caused by chemical imbalances in the brain. Some by traumatic life experiences. Some by a combination of the two.
Sinusitis is not caused by mental illness. Mental illness can be caused by sinusitis infection.
Many are caused by chemical imbalances in the brain. Some by traumatic life experiences. Some by a combination of the two.
mental illness
yes, quite a serious one
Yes. It is an illness, albeit a mental illness, and a very serious one that can have very dangerous consequences.
Most, if not all, mental illness (as opposed to emotional disorders) is caused by chemical imbalances in the brain, or by structural anomalies.
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.
death, mental illness, homelessness, & incarceration.
Yes, drug use can damage the brain and cause mental illness.
Certainly. Mental illness is not automatically an excuse for breaking the law. In fact, some of your problems could be caused -- or exaggerated -- by that or other drugs.
In Iowa, assault causing bodily injury or mental illness is considered a serious crime. The legal consequences can include fines, probation, and imprisonment. The severity of the punishment depends on the specific circumstances of the assault and the extent of the harm caused to the victim.
David O. Sullivan has written: 'Young adults with serious mental illness' -- subject(s): Youth, Services for, Mentally ill, Mental illness