Are you stressed or is it mental illness? Here's how to tell the difference.
Altered chemistry in the brain:
Neurotransmitters are chemicals in the brain that carry signals to other parts of the brain and the rest of the body. When the functions of these chemicals are impaired, the normal function of the nerve systems changes, leading to mental disorders.Certain factors may increase your risk of mental illness:Intense psychological or physical
due to stressful situations in life such as financial problems, loss of a job, death of a loved one, or a divorce
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