Medications may play an important role in the treatment of a mental illness, particularly when the symptoms are severe or do not adequately respond to psychotherapy. Examples of medications used to treat mental health conditions include: Antidepressants are the primary medical treatment for the anxiety...
Although it might seem easy to define mental health as the absence ofmental illness, most experts agree that there is more to being mentally healthy. The U.S. Surgeon General has defined mental health as "a state of successful performance of mental function, resulting in productive activities, ...
Although it might seem easy to define mental health as the absence ofmental illness, most experts agree that there is more to being mentally healthy. The U.S. Surgeon General has defined mental health as "a state of successful performance of mental function, resulting in productive activities, ...
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Most books on mental health and illness are published for readers in North America and Europe, and not much is known about psychiatric practice, services and research in Asia, Africa, and South America. This series will include contributions of clinicians and researchers— show allElectronic...
such as a car accident or the diagnosis of a major illness; or interpersonal problems, such as a divorce, death of a loved one, loss of a job, or a problem with substance abuse. Stress response syndromes usually begin within three months of the event or situation and ends within six mon...
However, the mental health community has now begun to focus on mental illness in children. Researchers are looking at childhood development in terms of what is normal and abnormal, trying to understand how factors affecting development can have an impact on mental health. The goal is to try to...
Some researchers (sociologists, public health specialists, social workers) prefer to study how mental illness develops in communities, rather than its manifestations in those who are being treated for mental illness. Terms useful in assessment of mental illness in communities: ...
Mental illness data in Canada lacking - Health
Building better mental health When we talk about mental health in Singapore, the conversation tends to be focused on mental illness. But what about mental ‘wellness’? Let’s talk about that. Much like how you build up your physical health through regular exercise and a nutritious diet, takin...