May is " Mental Health Awareness Month". A mental health disorder can be anything from bipolar disorder to ADHD to autism. It affects people of all different ages and backgrounds. Mental illness is both very common and very treatable. There are many stages of mental health, which include:
The Four Stages of Mental Illness:
- Stage One: Mild symptoms and warning signs
- Stage Two: Increase in symptoms and disruption of life
- Stage Three: Symptoms worsen and serious disruption of life occurs
- Stage Four: Persistent symptoms jeopardize one's life
Due to the fact that mental health is common and treatable, it is important to get a screening early so that treatment can begin right away. Some forms of treatment include:
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Ways of Treatment:
- Therapy
- Medication
- Peer Support
- Community-Based Services
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine
- Self-Care
For more information, please visit the Mental Health America website at www.mentalhealthamerica.net/.
