Mental Health Conditions

WHAT IS MENTAL ILLNESS?

It’s a question that’s brought before us often: is technology use good for our mental health?

The answer to that question is it depends. Technology often gets a bad rap but can play an essential and beneficial role in our lives. Take a look at the following:

EARLY SYMPTOMS

Depression

Excessive Mood Swings

Excessive Worry & Fear

Frequent Nightmares

Aggression

Avoiding Friends & Family

Confusion – Problems Concentrating

46%

of adults will experience a mental illness in their lifetime

MENTAL ILLNESSES ARE TREATABLE AND OFTEN CURABLE

Depending on the type and gravity of the issue, recovery can entail eradicating the issue or efficiently managing symptoms.

BARRIERS TO HEALTHCARE

Insurance

Stigma

Denial

Lack of Priority

Lack of Practitioners

RISK FACTORS

HEREDITARY TRAITS

Mental illness can be more common in people whose blood relatives also have a mental illness. Specific genes can add to your risk of developing a mental illness. It’s also possible that life events might trigger a preexisting trait.
STRESSORS

Exposure to stressors in your environment, inflammatory conditions, toxins, alcohol, or drugs while in the womb can also be linked to mental illness.
BRAIN CHEMISTRY

Chemicals in the brain called neurotransmitters carry signals to other parts of the body. When these neural networks get impaired, the receptors and nerve systems can change. These changes can lead to depression and other mental disorders.