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   How bad are mental health problems?

   • This can feel just as bad as a physical illness, or even worse. Mental health problems affect around one in four people in any given year. They range from common problems, such as depression and anxiety, to rarer problems such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

   What are mental health problems? - Mind

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   Are mental health problems increasing?

   • The number of people who self-harm or have suicidal thoughts is rising faster than the number of people experiencing mental health problems overall . This might mean that people are finding it harder to cope with mental health problems. Who is most affected by mental health problems? Anyone can get a mental health problem.

   Mental health facts and statistics - Mind

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   What causes mental health problems?

   • Exposure to unfavourable social, economic, geopolitical and environmental circumstances – including poverty, violence, inequality and environmental deprivation – also increases people’s risk of experiencing mental health conditions.

   Mental health - World Health Organization (WHO)

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   What are mental health conditions?

   • Mental health conditions include mental disorders and psychosocial disabilities as well as other mental states associated with significant distress, impairment in functioning, or risk of self-harm. People with mental health conditions are more likely to experience lower levels of mental well-being, but this is not always or necessarily the case.

   Mental health - World Health Organization (WHO)

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   What is a mental health concern?

   • But a mental health concern becomes a mental illness when ongoing signs and symptoms cause frequent stress and affect your ability to function. A mental illness can make you miserable and can cause problems in your daily life, such as at school or work or in relationships.

   Mental illness - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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2. www.mind.org.uk › information-support › types-ofMental health facts and statistics - Mind

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   How common are mental health problems? 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem of some kind each year in England . 1 in 6 people report experiencing a common mental health problem (like anxiety and depression) in any given week in England .

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3. www.mind.org.uk › information-support › types-ofWhat are mental health problems? - Mind

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   Mental health problems – an introduction. Explains what mental health problems are, what may cause them, and the many different kinds of help, treatment and support that are available. Also provides guidance on where to find more information, and tips for friends and family.

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7. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › mentalMental illness - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Mental illness, also called mental health disorders, refers to a wide range of mental health conditions — disorders that affect your mood, thinking and behavior. Examples of mental illness include depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, eating disorders and addictive behaviors. Many people have mental health concerns from time to time. But a ...

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   Signs and symptoms of mental illness can vary, depending on the disorder, circumstances and other factors. Mental illness symptoms can affect emotions, thoughts and behaviors. Examples of signs and symptoms include: 1. Feeling sad or down 2. Confused thinking or reduced ability to concentrate 3. Excessive fears or worries, or extreme feelings of gu...

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   Mental illnesses, in general, are thought to be caused by a variety of genetic and environmental factors: 1. Inherited traits.Mental illness is more common in people whose blood relatives also have a mental illness. Certain genes may increase your risk of developing a mental illness, and your life situation may trigger it. 2. Environmental exposure...

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   Certain factors may increase your risk of developing a mental illness, including: 1. A history of mental illness in a blood relative, such as a parent or sibling 2. Stressful life situations, such as financial problems, a loved one's death or a divorce 3. An ongoing (chronic) medical condition, such as diabetes 4. Brain damage as a result of a seri...

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   Mental illness is a leading cause of disability. Untreated mental illness can cause severe emotional, behavioral and physical health problems. Complications sometimes linked to mental illness include: 1. Unhappiness and decreased enjoyment of life 2. Family conflicts 3. Relationship difficulties 4. Social isolation 5. Problems with tobacco, alcohol...

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   There's no sure way to prevent mental illness. However, if you have a mental illness, taking steps to control stress, to increase your resilience and to boost low self-esteem may help keep your symptoms under control. Follow these steps: 1. Pay attention to warning signs.Work with your doctor or therapist to learn what might trigger your symptoms. ...

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8. www.nhs.uk › mental-health › conditionsMental health conditions - NHS

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   Find information and support for your mental health. Get urgent help now for mental health. Depression, including types, self-help and support groups. Anxiety, including types, signs and how to cope. Agoraphobia. Anorexia nervosa. Antisocial personality disorder. Binge eating disorder. Bipolar disorder.

9. www.who.int › news-room › fact-sheetsMental disorders - World Health Organization (WHO)

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   Jun 8, 2022 · Health systems have not yet adequately responded to the needs of people with mental disorders and are significantly under resourced. The gap between the need for treatment and its provision is wide all over the world; and is often poor in quality when delivered.

10. www.who.int › news-room › fact-sheetsMental health - World Health Organization (WHO)

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    Jun 17, 2022 · Key facts. Affordable, effective and feasible strategies exist to promote, protect and restore mental health. The need for action on mental health is indisputable and urgent. Mental health has intrinsic and instrumental value and is integral to our well-being.