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The phrase ‘mental health problems and illnesses’ represents the range of behaviours, thoughts and
8 d6 F1 C+ J+ K, `emotions that can result in some level of distress or impairment in areas such as school, work, social
3 J# |8 h9 w6 l/ G5 Zand family interactions and the ability to live independently. There are many different kinds of mental 3 |* N6 X5 U' Q, _% {* g: Y& A, b
health problems and illnesses. They range from anxiety and depressive disorders through to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, and are often associated with a formal medical diagnosis. The type, intensity, recurrence, and duration of symptoms of mental health problems and illnesses can vary widely from person to person, as well as by type of problem or illness." a' \1 k' w, V+ L: T# j
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There is no single known cause for most mental health problems and illnesses. They are thought to " w* Y# w5 W/ L: @& J. D
be the result of a complex interaction among social, economic, psychological, biological and genetic
* j% w) w4 C @' t- }; f% Nfactors. The factors that play a role in the development of mental health problems and illnesses are
% M& C3 H/ n F) x9 H& _) Gvery similar to those that influence our overall health and well-being. The relative roles of the factors 4 C) n# z7 O6 u5 D9 Z2 U$ w
will vary amongst individuals and across the stages of life. For some people, for example, depression is mostly the result of exposure to stressful life events, whereas for others genetic predisposition
: a, b% n# x# H1 f, q7 j5 a0 b1 bplays a stronger role. Mental health problems co-existing with certain physical illnesses can contribute to poorer overall health outcomes.4 |
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