MENTAL ILLNESSES ARE NOT RELATED TO A PERSON'S CHARACTER OR INTELLIGENCE.

MENTAL ILLNESSES ARE BIOLOGICALLY BASED BRAIN DISORDERS.

MENTAL ILLNESSES CANNOT BE OVERCOME THROUGH "WILL POWER".

Mental Health is the balance between all aspects of life - social, physical, spiritual and emotional.

Our mental health affects how we manage our surroundings and make choices in our lives - clearly, it is an integral part of our overall health. One in four people in the UK have had a mental health problem at some point in their lives.

Mental health problems can affect anyone, regardless of age, race, gender or social background. Without care and treatment, mental health problems can have a serious affect on the individual and those around them.

Mental health problems can affect people at any time of life and in different ways. Problems take many different forms and affect people in different ways. Schizophrenia, depression and personality disorders are all types of mental health problems. Diseases such as Alzheimer's and dementia generally develop in old age, whereas eating disorders are more common in young people.

There is no single cause for mental health problems; the reasons why they develop are as complex as the individual is. Sometimes people with mental health problems are discriminated against. This can lead to social problems such as homelessness.

Mental health problems can also develop from difficult life events, such as moving house, losing your job or the death of someone special. Drinking too much alcohol over a long period of time, and using illegal drugs can contribute to mental health problems, particularly in people who are already vulnerable.

People with mental health problems need help and support to enable them to cope with their illness. There are many treatment options, including medication, counselling, psychotherapy, complementary therapies and self-help strategies. It is important that people with mental illnesses are told about the options available so they can make a decision about what treatment suits them best.

Another important step in the recovery process is for the person to accept they are ill, and to want to get better. This can take time and it is important for family and friends to be supportive. There are also many support groups that offer advice, confidential counselling and information about the types of treatment available and where to get help.

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