Mental Illness

assalamualaikum warrahmatullahi wabarakatuh.

“Please don't judge people. You don't know what it look someone to get out of bed, look
and feel presentable as possible and face the day. You never truly know the daily struggles of
others.”
We live in an age where we have the tools at hand to treat mental health disorders, but society
has attached such a stigma to mental illness that many people are too afraid to admit that they
need help. A mental illness isn’t the result of one event. Research suggests multiple causes
such as genetics, environment, and lifestyle influence. A stressful job or home life makes some
people more susceptible, as do traumatic life events like being the victim of a crime..
With mental illness, you wonder, “ is that me? Or is that a product of my messed up head? Am
I thinking straight ? can I trust myself at this moment ? “ there’s so much self doubt, it’s a
miracle if the person can go through the motions of daily life at some times.
who is affected by mental illness? both women and men equally. Women are more
often than men to experience an anxiety or mood disorder, such as depression, while men are
more likely than women to experience an impulse-control or substance use disorder mental
illnesses can affect people of any age, race, religion, or income. Mental illnesses are not the
result of personal weakness, lack of character, or poor upbringing.
Now that we have known what mental illness is, let me continue to talk about the
different illness. first is, Schizophrenia (Psychotic disorder)
NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness categorizes schizophrenia as an illness
interfering with a person’s ability to think clearly, manage emotions, make decisions and relate
to others. Schizophrenia impairs a person’s ability to function to their potential when it is not
treated. Unfortunately, no single, simple course of treatment exists. Environmental stressors
and genetic risks are now thought to both contribute to this illness. Schizophrenia causes
unusual, inappropriate and sometimes unpredictable and disorganized behaviour. The apparent
erratic behaviour is often caused by the delusions and hallucinations that are symptoms of
schizophrenia. five types of types of schizophrenia: Paranoid type, Disorganized type,
Catatonic type, Undifferentiated type, and Residual type.
Second is , Major Depression Disorder (Mood disorder) is also known as clinical depression,
involves a combination of symptoms such as depressed mood (sadness), poor concentration,
insomnia, fatigue, appetite disturbances, excessive guilt or hopelessness and thoughts of
suicide. Major depression is a mood state that goes well beyond the temporary feeling of sad
or blue. It is a serious medical illness that affects one’s thoughts, feelings, behaviour, mood
and physical health for more than two weeks. Depression is often a life-long condition in which
periods of wellness alternate with recurrences of illness. An abnormal activity of neural circuits
may be the cause.
we can now talk about treatment, Mental illnesses are persistent illnesses. The
management of the illness include attention to a person’s lifestyle, their stress management,
supports from loved one and medication options. treatment that we can do are Self-
Medicated ,medication ,therapy. If mental illnesses are left untreated, the symptoms can
become more pronounced. Recognition and diagnosis of any condition in its earliest stages is
important so it can be treated effectively. Effective treatment plans include medication,
psychotherapy, education, self-management strategies and external supports such as family,
friends and community support groups
 In conclusion, mental illness is a condition that can disrupt a person’s thinking, feeling,
mood, ability to relate to others and daily functioning. Mental illnesses are brain-based
conditions that often result in a variety of symptoms that can affect daily life. Teens and young
adults are at a time in their life when many psychiatric illnesses can begin to manifest because
of all the changes and pressure. s. Mental illness has many treatment options such as
medication, psychotherapy, and electroconvulsive therapy. Recovery is possible, it may not
mean returning to the same life before the onset of a mental illness, but with effective treatment
and support most people who live with mental illness can significantly reduce the impact of
their illness and live satisfying lives.