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By: Ikedi Ani-okoye.

Introduction to mental health

Though exact definition that exists to say what menta health is basically your attitude and approach to life. Psychological, environmental, genetic, or physiological factors have a profound effect on overall mental development.

Mental health ilness explained

Mental health illness prohibits your ability to perform routine tasks, have healthy relationships and cope with anger or stress. It may be classified on the basis of extreme mood swings, irrational or destructive thought patterns, and behavioral problems.

The effects of a Mental health ilness

Depression is one of the mental health illnesses people suffer from and it is the most common. This mental health ilness is caused by chemical imbalance in the brain that can result in mood swings, low self-esteem and self-harm. People generally tend to hide it very well so that, when they do get treatment, the ailment has already gone on to the point that the individual sufferer has gone as low as they can possibly go.

Symptoms of mental health ilness

Here are some of the thingd to look out for that could indicate that you are having a mental health anxiety attack. A racing pulse, high blood pressure, uncontrollable shaking and sweating, eerie detachment, trouble breathing thinking you were going insane how about thinking you were going to die? If you have experienced any of these you maye be having a panic anxiety attack.

CONCLUSION

This article is only a quick guide to mental health mainly in the area of anxiety sufferers, be sure to read our other articles that relate to mental health illness.

Mental health disorders are complex so making an accurate diagnosis yourself can be difficult, many people will present with symptoms of more than one type of disorder and many of the symptoms of each disorder overlap with each other. Consequently, it is important to seek the right help. In the first instance you should speak to your doctor who will be able to make full medical assessment and guide you towards an appropriate course of treatment.

Sadly, many people are afraid of seeking help and as such, will suffer in silence which can be an isolating and lonely experience with potentially devastating effects. Fortunately, mental health disorders are treatable and those who do seek help can go on to lead normal lives once again.