Mental illness is not just a genetic disorder; mental illness can develop over time, whether it is a predetermined event or a progressive illness. Although some mental illnesses are not usually found in young people, such as Alzheimer's disease, others such as depression may start in childhood, and mental illnesses such as ADHD, although it is overdone, affect many children and adults.
Young adults can suffer from a variety of mental illnesses, and they are more likely to suffer for the first time than any other age because of their rapidly growing brains and the many new conditions they are exposed to in their teens and early twenties Young adults are at greater risk; however, any mental illness they may be born with is more likely to fall asleep at this point in their lives.
Schizophrenia is a single mental illness that often strikes first in young adults. Individuals may suffer from moodiness or paranoia, which can be detected by both loved ones and reported to a human physician. Other warning signs may include older ones who are hearing voices or seeing things that are not there. People with schizophrenic disorders may be neglected or emotionally drained and maybe worse off in public activities. They may also begin to have difficulty concentrating or following directions and completing tasks, and their memory may suffer. Patients with schizophrenics also likely begin to feel depressed before their symptoms subside.
Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses in adolescents. It is characterized by feelings of extreme helplessness, hopelessness, and is almost identical to "feeling blue" or "low". Depression is a negative emotion that affects millions of Americans, and it can lead to suicidal thoughts and eating disorders, sleep disorders, and mood swings. Depression is not something that people can just “succeed” or “get out of”, and it may require medication or treatment or a combination of both before one can begin to see the rise in their symptoms. Symptoms of depression can come and go, and they are the same but slightly different from the symptoms of bipolar disorder.
Bipolar disorder, also known as depression, can be treated with medication. It is characterized by extreme madness or "high" times when a person becomes overly enthusiastic or optimistic and may start activities or plans that do not happen. These peak periods are followed by major crashes and “downtime,” which can include daytime sleepiness, feelings of hopelessness, suicide attempts, and other symptoms associated with depression.
ADHD is more of a problem than a disease as it does not usually seriously impair a young person's ability to function normally in society, however, an older person with ADHD can interfere with his or her ability to hold a job or to work individually. The disease usually includes the inability to concentrate, easily distracted, and similar types of symptoms. It can be attributed to almost permanent forgetfulness or incontinence, as well as excessive focus on specific tasks.
A diagnosis of mental illness should be left to medical professionals; however, it is usually up to the family and loved ones of the affected young person to see the symptoms before that person receives treatment. Most people with a mental illness do not know that they are suffering, or do not wish for various reasons related to their illness to get treatment on their own.
People who are interested in anyone affected by the above-mentioned mental illnesses and other mental illnesses should make a list of specific symptoms they may be able to present these symptoms to a mental health professional. Symptoms to look out for include changes in sleep and eating habits, obesity or weight loss, personality changes, inability to function normally, aggression, aggression, and other abnormal behaviors. Even the feeling that something is “closed” for a loved one may require additional attention or even an investigation to help him get help with his mental illness.
Regardless of the symptoms, no diagnosis can be made until the patient is referred to a physician. A person who has been hospitalized by the police may be treated and released immediately without adequate attention to his or her actual needs. It is up to the family and loved ones of the mentally ill youth to get help.
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