Symptoms can vary depending on the type and severity of the condition. The following list is a general symptons that may suggest a mental disorder, particuraly when multiple symptoms are expressed at once.
In adults:
In older children and pre-teens:
In younger children:
The exact source of mental illness is not know, but research points to a mix of genetic, bilogical, psychosocial and environmental factors can have an effect.
Mental illness are health conditions that disrupt a person's thoughts, emotions, relationships and daily life. Some mental illnesses can be failry mild and only interfere with some aspects, while others can be more serious and require personal services.
It's important to know that mental illness are medical conditions. They have nothing to do with a person's character, inteligence or willpower. Just like other disorder, including diabetes and pancreas, mental illness is a medical condition due to the brain's biology.
Just like there are several different types of medication for physical illness, different treatment options are available for individuals with mental illness. Treatment can work differently for people, but here at the Kittell Clinic we will work with you and help find the best treatment option for you or your loved one.