“Examples of mental illness include depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, eating disorders and addictive behaviors”.1
Umbrella
What may the Mental Illness Umbrella include?
Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:
- Mental Disorders
- Mental Health Conditions/Disorders/Problems
- Mental Ill Health
- Mental Illness/Illnesses
Definition
What is mental illness?
DotS the definition of mental illness may vary. The (United States) National Alliance on Mental Illness’ (NAMI) definition is:
In Mental Health Conditions the NAMI also explain:
Types
What are different types of mental illness?
DotS these may vary. The (United States) Mayo Clinic explain:
In Mental Health Conditions the NAMI include:
- “Anxiety Disorders
- ADHD [Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder]
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders
- Eating Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
- Psychosis
- Schizoaffective Disorder
- Schizophrenia”.5
Women
Can mental illness affect women and men differently?
Yes. In Women and Mental Health: Overview the (United States) National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) elaborate on:
In Women and Mental Health: Overview the NIMH also note:
Signs and Symptoms
Can signs and symptoms of mental illness vary?
In Mental Illness: Symptoms & Causes – Symptoms the Mayo Clinic elaborate on:
Examples of signs and symptoms include:
- Feeling sad or down
- Confused thinking or reduced ability to concentrate
- Excessive fears or worries, or extreme feelings of guilt
- Extreme mood changes of highs and lows
- Withdrawal from friends and activities
- Significant tiredness, low energy or problems sleeping
- Detachment from reality (delusions), paranoia or hallucinations
- Inability to cope with daily problems or stress
- Trouble understanding and relating to situations and to people
- Problems with alcohol or drug abuse
- Major changes in eating habits
- Sex drive changes
- Excessive anger, hostility or violence
- Suicidal thinking
Sometimes symptoms of a mental health disorder appear as physical problems, such as stomach pain, back pain, headaches, or other unexplained aches and pains”.8
Cause
What may cause mental illness?
In Mental Health Conditions the NAMI explain:
Common or Not
How common is mental illness?
In the United States according to the NAMI in Individuals With Mental Illness:
- 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year
- 1 in 25 U.S. adults experience serious mental illness each year
- 1 in 6 U.S. youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year
- 50% of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14, and 75% by age 24”.10
In the United Kingdom according to the Mental Health Foundation (MHF) in What Are Mental Health Problems? Mental Health Problems Are Very Common:
Anxiety and depression are the most common problems, with around 1 in 10 people affected at any one time”.11
What is APMS?
APMS can be an abbreviation for Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey.
Treatment
How may mental illness treated?
The Mayo Clinic explain:
If you have a mild mental illness with well-controlled symptoms, treatment from your primary care provider may be sufficient. However, often a team approach is appropriate to make sure all your psychiatric, medical and social needs are met. This is especially important for severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia”.12
Online Treatment Programs
Are there online treatment programs?
DotC (Depending on the Country) there may be. Your health care provider or local community health center may know of your country’s recommended online treatment programs.
Health Care Provider
What if I think I have a mental illness?
If you think you have a mental illness, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this.
In Finding A Mental Health Professional the NIMH elaborate on:
- Step 1: Think About Whom You’re Looking For…
- Step 2: Gather Referrals…
- Step 3: Make the Call…
- Step 4: Ask Questions…
- Step 5: Build A Relationship…”.13
Health Topics A-Z
Where may I find Health Topics related to Mental Illness?
In Health Topics A-Z you may find:
Links
Where may I find Links related to Mental Illness?
Your Country may have Links similar to:
Links
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- Alcohol and Mental Health
- Anxiety
- Anxiety: What You Need To Know
- Beyondblue.org.au
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Common With Mental Illness
- Creating Healthy Routines
- Depression In Women: 5 Things You Should Know
- Diet and Mental Health
- Eliminating Toxic Influences
- Find Help: Finding Help Is the Key To Taking Charge and Moving Forward
- Find Support Groups
- Finding A Mental Health Professional
- Finding Help: Where To Get It and Where To Go
- Finding Mental Health Care That Fits Your Cultural Background
- Finding the Right Mental Health Care for You
- For People With Mental Health Problems
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Get Help Now [Australia]
- Get Help Now [United States]
- Get Immediate Help [United States]
- Getting Help [United Kingdom]
- Headstogether.org.uk [Heads Together, United Kingdom]
- Headtohealth.gov.au: Head To Head [Australia]
- Help for Fears and Phobias
- Help for Mental Illnesses [United States]
- How To Get Mental Health Help [United States]
- How To Look After Your Mental Health
- How To Overcome Fear and Anxiety
- If You or Someone You Know Is In Crisis and Needs Immediate Help
- Individuals With Mental Illnesses
- Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans, Intersex (LGBTI), and Bodily, Gender and Sexuality Diverse People
- List of CAM Treatments
- Live Your Life Well: The 10 Tools
- Living Mentally Healthy
- Looking After Your Mental Health
- May Is Mental Health Month 2020
- Mental Disorders
- Mental Health
- Mental Health
- Mental Health Conditions
- Mental Health Information
- Mental Health Information
- Mental Health Information
- Mental Health Medications
- Mental Health Providers: Tips on Finding One
- Mental Health [Help, Australia]
- Mental Health and Relationships
- Mental Health: A State of Well-Being
- Mental Health: What’s Normal, What’s Not
- Mental Illness: Symptoms & Causes
- Mentalhealth.gov [United States]
- Mentalhealth.org.uk [Mental Health Foundation, United Kingdom ]
- Mentalhealthatwork.org.uk [Mental Health At Work, United Kingdom]: Your First Stop for Better Mental Health At Work
- Mhanational.org [Mental Health America]
- Mhima.org.au [Mental Health In Multicultural Australia]
- Mind the Workplace [Mental Health America]
- Mind.org.uk [Mind, United Kingdom]
- Mindfulness
- Multicultural People
- Nami.org [National Alliance on Mental Illness, United States]
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: 5 Tips: What You Should Know About the Science Behind Depression and Complementary Health Approaches
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: 7 Things To Know About Complementary Health Approaches for Anxiety
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Anxiety At A Glance
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Depression
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Know the Science: How Medications and Supplements Can Interact
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Mental Health
- National Institute of Mental Health [United States]
- Our Stories
- Owning Your Feelings
- Physical Activity and Your Mental Health
- Physical Activity, Sport and Mental Health
- Prevention of Substance Abuse and Mental Illness
- Recovery & Support
- Recovery Is Possible
- Recognizing Warning Signs and How To Cope
- Resilience Training
- Rethink.org [Rethink Mental Illness]
- Samaritans.org
- Samhsa.gov [SAMHSA: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration]
- Sane.org: People Like Us – Real-Life Stories From People Affected By Complex Mental Illnesses
- Sane.org: Sane Australia [Videos]
- Stories
- Telehealth: Health Care From the Safety of Our Homes
- Timetochange.org
- Timetochange.org: Time To Talk Day 2021, Thursday 4 February [+ Video]
- Types of Talking Therapies
- Types of Talking Therapies: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Types of Therapist: How To Find & Choose A Therapist – What Is the Difference Between A Psychologist, Psychiatrist & Counsellor?
- Video Series-2019 – Mood Changes During Perimenopause
- Video Series-2019 – What You Need To Know About Mood During the Menopause Transition
- Video Series-2020 – What You Need To Know About Cognition and Mood Changes
- Warning Signs and Symptoms
- Warning Signs of Mental Illness
- What Are Mental Health Problems?
- What Is Mental Health?
- Who Can Assist
- Women and Mental Health
- Women and Mental Health
Sources
Where may I find the Sources quoted?
You may find the Sources quoted:
Sources
- Mental Illness: Symptoms & Causes – Overview. 08 June 2019. Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/mental-illness/symptoms-causes/syc-20374968 Accessed: 19 November 2020
- Mental Health Conditions. National Alliance on Mental Illness https://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Mental-Health-Conditions Accessed: 19 November 2020
- Mental Health Conditions. National Alliance on Mental Illness https://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Mental-Health-Conditions Accessed: 19 November 2020
- Mental Illness: Symptoms & Causes – Overview. 08 June 2019. Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/mental-illness/symptoms-causes/syc-20374968 Accessed: 19 November 2020
- Mental Health Conditions. National Alliance on Mental Illness https://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Mental-Health-Conditions Accessed: 19 November 2020
- Women and Mental Health: Overview. Last Revised: May 2019. National Institute of Mental Health https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/women-and-mental-health/index.shtml Accessed: 19 November 2020
- Women and Mental Health: Overview. Last Revised: May 2019. National Institute of Mental Health https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/women-and-mental-health/index.shtml Accessed: 19 November 2020
- Mental Illness: Symptoms & Causes – Symptoms. 08 June 2019. Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/mental-illness/symptoms-causes/syc-20374968 Accessed: 19 November 2020
- Mental Health Conditions. National Alliance on Mental Illness https://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Mental-Health-Conditions Accessed: 19 November 2020
- Individuals With Mental Illness. National Alliance on Mental Illness https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Individuals-with-Mental-Illness Accessed: 19 November 2020
- What Are Mental Health Problems? Mental Health Problems Are Very Common. Mental Health Foundation https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/your-mental-health/about-mental-health/what-are-mental-health-problems Accessed: 19 November 2020
- Mental Illness: Diagnosis & Treatment – Treatment. 08 June 2019. Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/mental-illness/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20374974 Accessed: 19 November 2020
- Finding A Mental Health Professional. National Alliance on Mental Illness https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Individuals-with-Mental-Illness/Finding-a-Mental-Health-Professional Accessed: 19 November 2020