Important Facts about Mental illness
Mental illness is a condition that causes disturbances in human behavior, thinking, and emotions. Also, it is associated with social distress or problems functioning in work, and family activities.
Symptoms
Firstly, Sad or irritable
Secondly, An Extreme change in mood
Thirdly, Anxious or worried
Fourthly, Mood swings
Lastly, eating or sleeping habits

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Factors that cause mental illness
Many factors cause Mental illness. Few are given below:
Genetics (inherited)
Environmental influence
Childhood trauma
A stressful event like losing a loved one or a tragic car incident
Negative thoughts
Drug abuse
Types of Mental disorders
The two major mental disorder includes
First and foremost, Anxiety Disorders (OCD, PTSD, Panic disorder, Social phobia)
Last but not least, Mood Disorders. (Depression or bipolar disorder)

Stress
Stress is a short-term nervousness in response to physical or emotional tension. Besides, it can come from any event or thought in which you feel frustrated, angry, and nervous. However, it can be helpful to be ready for the threat and avoid danger.

Symptoms of stress:
Aches and pain
Insomnia
Headaches and Muscles stiffness
Fast heartbeat or rapid breathing
low and high blood pressure
Stomach issues like constipation, diarrhea
Treatment
Stress can easily be reduced by exercising, eating healthy food, and with a change of environment. In other words, you just need to manage it. Furthermore, if stress is uncontrollable it can cause anxiety
Anxiety Disorder
Anxiety is the feeling of nervousness, fear, and restlessness. Moreover, If your anxiety becomes uncontrollable or persistent and disrupts you in your daily activities then it becomes an anxiety disorder.
In addition, studies showed that anxiety runs in families and they transfer like diabetics, heart disease, or any other physical disorder.
Symptoms of Anxiety Disorder
First, Sad or worried often or all the time
Second, Low tempered‚ easily frustrated‚ or restless
Third, Eat more or less than usual or have no appetite
Forth, Experience aches, pains, headaches, or stomach issues that do not get better with treatment
Last but not least, Feels guilty, worthless, or helpless
You have an anxiety disorder If these symptoms continue for a couple of days or weeks.

Treatment
Medication or therapy are suggested for anxiety patients, both are effective. In addition, the treatment decision is based on your needs and preferences. Furthermore, If you eat right, exercise, sleep well and live a healthy lifestyle your anxiety will naturally go away.
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Depression
Depression is a major type of mood disorder. Above all, it is a feeling of sadness for a long period, feeling hopeless, helpless, guilty about something or some event. Apart from this, Depression is caused by many reasons, it’s a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and psychological factors.

Factors that cause Depression
Here are some factors that increase a person’s chances of becoming depressed.
Blood relations who have had depression
Experienced traumatic or stressful events, such as physical or sexual abuse, the death of a loved one, or financial problems
Going through a major life change‚ even if it was planned
Have some medical issues such as cancer, stroke, or chronic pain
Medication side effects.
Using alcohol or drugs
Treatments
Medication and therapies are suggested for depression patients. Without a doubt, treatment can reduce symptoms and shorten how long the depression lasts. Especially, a psychologist, psychiatrist, or qualified mental health professional can help you determine what treatment is best for you.