WHAT IS MENTAL ILLNESS?
It is characterized by an alteration in our thinking, mood and/or behaviour and is usually accompanied by significant distress and an inability to function normally.
Symptoms vary from mild to severe and depend on the type of illness as well as the individual, their family and their socio-economic environment.
They take many forms -
Mood Disorders
Schizophrenia
Anxiety Disorders
Personality Disorders
Eating Disorders
Addictions and substance abuse
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