Mental disorders are caused by both __ and stress. This is according to the diathesis-stress model, which states that there is a genetic predisposition for mental illness when combined with environmental stressors such as childhood trauma or extreme poverty. The good news is that some disorders can be treated through medication, while others respond well to therapy.
In this blog post we will take a look at how the diathesis-stress model has changed our understanding of mental health in recent years, as well as what you can do if you or someone close to you suffers from one of these illnesses. Section: Mental Illness is a Disease that Can Be Treated Paragraph One: It’s important to remember that mental illness can be treated.
In recent years, the idea of viewing mental health as an illness has become more mainstream. This means we now have access to treatment methods such as medication and therapy for those who suffer from mental disorders, while in the past they may not have been considered illnesses at all. During this blog post I will talk about what you should do if you or someone close to you suffers from one of these debilitating diseases whether it’s schizophrenia or social anxiety disorder as well as how scientists are changing their thinking on our understanding of the brain and which treatments work best based on new research findings.
