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It depends on the cause of the illness. Some mental illnesses are caused by genetics and these can be treated but not usually cured. Some are caused by an imbalance of chemicals in the brain, if the chemicals are balanced the person may recover completely or may require long-term medication. Some mental illnesses (some depression for example) are caused by circumstances, the death of a loved one, childbirth etc. They may require medication, counselling or just the passage of time, but the person will usually recover. Although they may become ill again if the circumstances change.

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