8 signs of mental illness. What mental health means
By
The Captain
July 16, 2020
Factors that may increase the risk of developing a mental illness include:
- History of mental illness in the family (parents, siblings)
- Stressful situations in our lives (financial problems, death of a loved one, divorce)
- Certain chronic diseases, such as diabetes
- Damage to the brain due to an injury, blows to the head
- Traumatic experiences (fighting, military attacks)
- Alcohol or drug use
- Neglect or abuse during childhood
- Sex drive changes
- Change in eating habits
