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Guest Post: The Difference Between Mental Health & Mental Illness by Amelia Blackwater

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The main groups of mental disorders are: * Anxiety disorders. schizophrenia. Substance abuse disorders ex. Many of these mental illnesses come with their own symptoms & types of treatment. Eating disorders ex. anorexia or bulimia. Mood disorders ex. depression or bipolar. Personality disorders ex. drug addictions.

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Am I Going Through a Nervous Breakdown?

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In the past, mental health experts used many terms such as depression, anxiety, and acute stress disorder to refer to a nervous breakdown. Etiology may include mental health disorders such as anxiety disorder, depression, or schizophrenia. Anxiety, panic attacks, or shakiness. Frequent thoughts of self-harm or suicide.

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Your Healthy Outlook Can Promote Resilience and Recovery in Older Adults

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Older adults in healthcare settings and long-term care facilities are more likely to have a behavioral health disorder than those who live in the community, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and eating disorders also play a role in the lives of many older adults.