Just like any physical illness, mental illness can affect people from any age group, culture, economic background, nationality or faith background. A number of factors have been associated with mental illness. Some of these factors include:
Family history: Most illnesses, both mental and physical, have a genetic component. This means that if someone related to you has a mental health difficulty, then you may be at higher risk of having a mental health problem.
Chemical imbalance: An imbalance of chemicals, called neurotransmitters, in the brain can cause mental illness. Most medications that are prescribed to manage mental illnesses will try to correct this imbalance.
Stressful life events: Stressors such as grief, significant loss, anxiety, or experiencing violence or a traumatic event, might trigger a mental health problem.
Drug use: Research shows that use of drugs can be associated with mental illnesses. It should also be noted, however, that sometimes drug or alcohol abuse can be indicative of an individual who is attempting to self-medicate.
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