Mental illness is a biological disorder of the brain that disrupts a person’s thinking, feeling, moods, & ability to relate to others.

1. Mental
Illness
Presented By-
Ms. Ipsita
Sahu
M. Sc.(N)
Tutor
SNC, SOA
DTU

2. is defined as a state of well
being in which the person:
Can work
productively
Is aware of
his/ her own
abilities
Can tackle
the normal
difficulties of
life
Is able to
contribute to
his/ her
community
Mental Health

4. Mental illness is a biological disorder of
the brain that disrupts a person’s thinking,
feeling, moods, & ability to relate to
others.

5. Antisocial
attitude
Lack of
education
Poor
employm
ent
history
Lack of
poor social
leisure
time
Family or
marital
factors
Substanc
e abuse
Antisocial
friends &
peers
Causes Of
Mental
Illness

6. Risk factors:
GENETIC
S
• Traits
that
inherit
from the
families
BIOLOGY
• Imbalance
of
chemicals
in your
body
• Pattern of
cell
communic
ation
LIFE
STYLE
• Poor diet
• Substan
ce abuse
• Lack of
exercise
• Irregular
sleep
pattern
ENVIRONMENT
• Exposure to
traumatic
events such
as sudden
loss,
violence,
abuse or
neglect
• Low
economic
status
• Unsafe
communities

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