Biological Proof Of Mental Health
Introduction: In our culture, there is a goal to be ‘perfect’, not only physically, but mentally as well. There can be no blemishes on your skin, or in your mind. But not everyone can live up to this standard. Approximately 18.2% of the United States population have a mental health disorder. This could be anything from depression, to anxiety, to schizophrenia. That’s almost one in every five people. Now some people may insist that these illnesses are ‘made up’ or ‘not real’. However, there is biological proof of MDD (Major Depressive Disorder) and research is being made on connections of genetics to other disorders (“Biological Evidence for Depression”). Some research even shows connections between the environment and mental illnesses, hence
…show more content…
But as time goes on, more research is being done, and proof is being found of many factors influencing the development of mental disorders (“Mental Health”). These can include genetic, physiological, and environmental factors. There is generally a genetic predisposition to disorders, whether it be medical, environmental, or emotional. Some mental illnesses are more likely to occur along with physical illnesses, such as depression and diabetes. The environment in which someone lives is another factor, as difficult circumstances during childhood could lead to schizophrenia. High levels of stress can impact development of bipolar disorder as well as other …show more content…
Each of these subcategories have many disorders in them, meaning illness can manifest itself in many forms. This being said, it is very hard to diagnose every person who has an illness, meaning that some people may go undiagnosed, and may never know of their illness. They may go through life believing they are broken due to their actions and thoughts.
The general stigmatizing of mental illness can be quite harmful (Stigma, Skepticism About Mental Health Causes Harm”). People who know that they have a disorder may be looked down upon or told what they are going through isn’t real. This is extremely harmful because the ill person is already having a hard time with their disorder, and disrespecting them and their struggle could make their life even worse. The undermining of what they are going through may make them less likely to seek the help they
But as time goes on, more research is being done, and proof is being found of many factors influencing the development of mental disorders (“Mental Health”). These can include genetic, physiological, and environmental factors. There is generally a genetic predisposition to disorders, whether it be medical, environmental, or emotional. Some mental illnesses are more likely to occur along with physical illnesses, such as depression and diabetes. The environment in which someone lives is another factor, as difficult circumstances during childhood could lead to schizophrenia. High levels of stress can impact development of bipolar disorder as well as other …show more content…
Each of these subcategories have many disorders in them, meaning illness can manifest itself in many forms. This being said, it is very hard to diagnose every person who has an illness, meaning that some people may go undiagnosed, and may never know of their illness. They may go through life believing they are broken due to their actions and thoughts.
The general stigmatizing of mental illness can be quite harmful (Stigma, Skepticism About Mental Health Causes Harm”). People who know that they have a disorder may be looked down upon or told what they are going through isn’t real. This is extremely harmful because the ill person is already having a hard time with their disorder, and disrespecting them and their struggle could make their life even worse. The undermining of what they are going through may make them less likely to seek the help they