Unraveling the Complexities of Mental Illness and Brain: Understanding Causes, Effects, and Treatment
Mental illness can manifest by affecting thoughts, feelings, and behavior, making it difficult to cope with day-to-day life. Social, environmental, physical, and genetic factors can contribute to mental health issues, affecting the brain’s structure, chemistry, or function. The brain is the most complex organ in the body, and changes in brain chemistry can lead to mental illnesses. Fortunately, medication and behavior therapies can help treat many mental health conditions.