Mental Illness: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Mental illness

Table of Contents
Mental health condition...............................................................................................................3
Mental health condition in older adults.......................................................................................3
Theories for mental health.........................................................................................................10
Steps to prevent mental condition of adolescents......................................................................11
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................13

Mental health condition
The concept of mental disease is defined as medical condition when an individual is not satisfied
by life. There is need to manage the organisational activities and tasks properly in order to take
care of wellbeing. There are several mental health problems faced by individuals nowadays.
There are different type of mental diseases from which a person gets affected such as depression,
anxiety disorders, dementia, eating disorders and addiction habits are manifestations of
psychiatric disease. It is essential to manage the mental health of an individual as this is the
scenario for developing a good wellbeing for people. There is need to manage and enhance the
abilities for people so that they can live a happy life. A depressed person has chances of getting
affected his physical and mental wellbeing. That is why it is necessary to get medical assistance
as soon as possible.
Based on the disorder, conditions and other causes, signs and effects of mental illness may differ.
Symptoms of mental illness may alter attitudes, perceptions and behaviours.
Signs and signs are examples of:
 Feeling depressed or down, feeling
 Confused thought or lost ability to focus
 Excessive fears or anxieties, or intense remorse feelings
 Extreme shifts in mood at highs and lows
 Withdrawal from friends and gatherings
 Serious exhaustion, low energy, or sleep issues
 Detachment from reality (delusions), hallucinations or anxiety
 Inability to deal with routine issues or pressures
 Difficulties in knowing and responding to circumstances and persons
 Alcohol or tobacco use issues
 Significant modifications in dietary habits
 Excessive frustration, enmity or abuse
 Suicidal Thought
Physical conditions, such as chest discomfort, back pain, headaches, or other unexplained aches
and pains, often surface as signs of a mental health condition.

Mental health condition in older adults
As we get older, witnessing improvements is not rare. General forgetfulness is common, but
anything more severe can be symptoms of chronic depression, anxiety, memory loss, or other
cognitive disorders. You can help spot indicators of a mental health problem if you are a
caregiver or have an elderly loved one in your life. There are few common warning signs
provided in order to manage particles, thirst and starting to feel emotionally weak. There is need
to manage and develop a proper procedure in order to manage the efficient functioning.
Depression - Depression is known as the medical issue which affects mental health of any
person. This is seen that all individuals must take care of themselves. There is need for managing
daily activities in order to have good life. In addition, the effects and recovery of other serious
health conditions may conflict with depression. Common depression symptoms include ongoing
sadness, chronic fatigue, physical severe pain, distance from pleasurable activities, and a general
"slowing down." Seniors suffering from depression usually visit ERs and healthcare
professionals more often, take more treatments, and encounter longer hospital stays than their
adults in the general population. Women are far more likely than people to be impaired.
Risk factors for looking out for physical disease, widowhood, lack of qualifications (below high
school level), reduced functioning status, heavy drinking. Late-Onset Depression Risk Factors
On the bright side, in older people, depression will usually be handled effectively. When you
think symptoms of depression being indicated by a loved one or customer, urgently get
treatment. Disorders of Anxiety
Anxiety is like depression, a very common mood disorder among the elderly. These two issues
sometimes in fact occur in tandem. CDC figures suggest that depression is also encountered by
about half of older people with anxiety. When older adults prefer to emphasise health issues and
downplay psychological symptoms, anxiety in seniors is believed to be underdiagnosed. Women
are more likely than men in this age group to be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder.
Symptoms and symptoms in seniors with generalised anxiety disorders
The following symptoms can be encountered by elderly people with generalised anxiety:
excessive, uncontrollable worry/anxiety, edginess, nervousness or restlessness, constant
exhaustion or quick fatigue, being irritable or anxious, inadequate quality of sleep or trouble
falling or remaining asleep, tight muscles. Seniors may be diagnosed with the following
associated symptoms in addition to generalised anxiety disorder, including: