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Mental Illness
Definition
Mental illness is an illness that affects or is manifested in a person's brain. It may impact on the way a person thinks, behaves, and interacts with other people. The term mental illness encompasses many psychiatric disorders.
Recognizing Signs/Symptoms of Mental Illness
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Drastic change in behavior
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Paranoia
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Extreme fright
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Hearing voices (appearing to have a conversation
with someone who is not there)
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Grandiose ideas
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Persistently sad or irritable mood
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Changes in sleep, appetite, body weight
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Lack of interest in once pleasurable activities
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Recurring thoughts of death/suicide
Content Last Modified on 2/22/2011 11:11:00 AM
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