Mental illness is defined as a state of well-being that allows individuals to work productively and contribute to their community, but it can disrupt thinking, emotions, and relationships. Causes and risk factors include genetic traits, biological imbalances, lifestyle issues such as poor diet and substance abuse, as well as environmental influences like trauma and low economic status. Understanding these factors is crucial in addressing mental health challenges.

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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