Just like physical illnesses, they range from mild to severe. Help ranges from counseling to medication to support groups and other types of supports. Problems Mental health issues affect people of all ages, races, cultures and economic conditions. There is nothing to be ashamed of if you are experiencing a mental illness or have a friend or family member who is ill. You are not alone.
Experts estimate that one in six people in the U.S. experiences a form of mental illness.
The first step in dealing with mental illness is to acknowledge and identify the problems the person is experiencing. Inability to cope with problems and daily activities. Strange or grandiose ideas. Marked changes in eating or sleeping patterns. Extreme highs and lows.