Common illnesses affecting mental health

Everybody is different, which is why we adopt a unique approach to each patient, developing a bespoke and personalised plan to suit your needs and give you the help you need. Some of the most common illnesses affecting mental health include:

→ Depressive disorders – such as major (formerly clinical) depression, bipolar, post-partum, and seasonal affective disorder.
→ Anxiety disorders – including generalised anxiety, panic, social, separation and agoraphobia.
→ ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder).
→ PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder).
→ OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder).
→ Eating disorders – anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating, body dysmorphia.
→ Burnout, exhaustion, and stress.

We specialise in all types of mental challenges, with our mental health rehabilitation centre providing the ideal environment to assess, talk, and reflect. The above are just a handful of the common illnesses we treat that affect mental health, and many are concurring, with one illness impacting another. All of them can range from being occasionally or mildly disruptive to a person’s life to having a profound impact on how we live our lives daily.

Identifying the causes

There is no single cause for mental illness, with no one being exempt. It can affect anyone, irrespective of age, race, or social class, due to the range of factors that can contribute and play a part in the development of mental health problems, including personality, life experiences, and physical health.

Some people are genetically more predisposed to these types of illnesses, whilst others can develop because of a single violent or shocking incident. Stress and trauma can be primary triggers for mental health issues, whether it happens to the individual themselves or someone close to them. Distressing experiences can have a significant impact on physical and psychological well being.

Death, divorce, chronic health conditions, violence, abuse, trauma, workplace stress, and any significant change in circumstances are all potential triggers. As are a family history of mental health issues, drug or alcohol abuse, and biological factors such as chemical imbalances in the brain. It is also important to remember that a person’s mental health can change over time. Along with experiencing a significant event, individuals can also be affected when the demands placed upon them go beyond their coping abilities.

If they must endure long periods of intense pressure, vast responsibility, or excessive stress. For instance, if they are working long hours, caring for a sick relative, or struggling with financial difficulties, any of which can leave individuals depleted and overwhelmed physically and mentally.