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No, mental illness is not a disease. A disease can be defined as a specific condition in the body that originates from a precise cause and has defined symptoms. Mental illness rarely stems from an exact cause and instead arises from multiple factors, such as genetics and heredity, environmental stressors and prenatal exposure to toxins. There tends to be a lot of overlap in mental illness symptoms, especially when conditions co-occur, which makes it difficult to identify and define specific symptoms. Mental illness is better characterized as a disorder or syndrome that describes a vast array of psychological and emotional conditions.

If you do not have an account on Ava yet: You simply need to Sign In. After signing up, click the “chat” button and “Create New Post” button to express your thoughts. Once you’ve written your thought, you can then choose a header to best categorize your post. You can also choose to check the ‘Anonymous’ toggle to not display your name while posting. Hit “Publish” once you’re done. You thoughts will then be made live!

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Currently, there are more than 200 identified mental health disorders. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is a tool used to classify and diagnose mental health disorders and includes more than 450 definitions.

Yes, addiction is classified as a mental health disorder. Addiction to drugs or alcohol has a long-term impact, interferes with a person’s daily functioning and produces symptoms that cause significant distress.

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If you feel the urgent need to harm yourself, seek help. Call the nearest helpline/emergency service in your vicinity. Talk to a friend or family member. Focus on your breath. Breathe in and breathe out and try to distract yourself.

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If you do not have an account on Ava yet: You simply need to Sign In. After signing up, click the “chat” button and “Create New Post” button to express your thoughts. Once you’ve written your thought, you can then choose a header to best categorize your post. You can also choose to check the ‘Anonymous’ toggle to not display your name while posting. Hit “Publish” once you’re done. You thoughts will then be made live!

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