In order to answer this question in any depth, we would first need an accurate definition of "normal." Generally speaking, however, we could define mental illness as a condition and world view that does not match that of society as a whole.
We must, however, remember that one man's schizophrenic is another man's prophet.
Many people still equate mental illness to insanity, but they are not the same, and in fact, the majority of mentally ill people are not insane.
Mental retardation may be caused by an inherited abnormality of the genes, such as fragile X syndrome.
Sociocultural viewpoints on abnormality suggest that what is considered abnormal behavior varies across cultures. They emphasize the importance of cultural norms, values, and beliefs in shaping our understanding of mental health and illness. Sociocultural factors such as stigma, discrimination, and access to resources also play a significant role in influencing how abnormality is perceived and addressed.
No. Physical dependence on a drug is marked by a state of mental and physical abnormality when the drug is withdrawn.
Sinusitis is not caused by mental illness. Mental illness can be caused by sinusitis infection.
Mental illness predates recorded history.
not guilty by reason of mental illness
The Myth of Mental Illness was created in 1961.
Rethink Mental Illness was created in 1972.
"Anorexia nervosa" is an eating disorder which is a mental illness,yes.
10%. It's not mental illness, it's abnormality. In a distribution curve, those that are too much of something land in the last 5% and those that are too little land in the beginning 5%
mental illness has no correlation to sexual orientation. The gay community is affected by mental illness in the same way that the straight community is.