Explore mental illness, its common symptoms, causes, and treatment options. Learn how to support mental health and seek help when needed.
By: Researcher Taymur I’ve been a bookish kid throughout school. You know, the guy who loved the book and consumed a book a day when they had the opportunity. To my identity, reading and writing were so important that I could not think of a day passing without looking at a book. Things changed when I went to college. I had less time to read for pleasure and academic reading was flooded. My ultimate aim…
By: Researcher Taymur Depression, anxiety, PTSD, and even sensory treatment disturbances can influence our personal hygiene. Let’s talk about that. Let’s talk about that. It’s not just You “It’s not just You” is a column written by the journalist for mental health Sian Ferguson to examine less-known symptoms of mental illness. It’s not just You. Sian knows the strength of hearing firsthand, “Hey, it’s not only you.” While you may know your sorrow or anxiety,…
By: Researcher Taymur In the United States, mental health problems are common. Every year approximately one in five American adults has at least one mental illness. And somewhere in their lives, around one in five young people 13 to 18 years of age experience mental illness. Mental disorders are widespread, but their severity varies. Each year about one out of every 25 adults has a severe mental health (SMI). An SMI can reduce your daily…
By: Researcher Taymur Understanding Mental Illness Mental disease is a widespread term that includes a wide range of conditions that influence your feelings and thoughts. Because it can also affect your ability to experience daily life. So different factors can affect mental illness, including: genetics, environmental, daily habits, biology factors. Understanding Mental Illness Types However DSM-5 helps mental health professionals to diagnose mental disorders in their fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of…