Mental disorders are not purely biological illnesses, despite what some doctors will say, nor are they purely psychological illnesses. Psychology - Includes personality factors, developmental factors, etc. Social - Includes environmental factors, social and work relationships, etc. While a small minority of people can probably be helped with only one of these treatments, most will respond best to both kinds. That no matter what treatment you receive, mental illness is not your fault.
Many people view mental disorders, still, as a personal weakness.
Nothing could be further from the truth. These disorders will affect one out of every 4 adults in his or her lifetime, so this is something that needs to be better understood and dealt with realistically in today's society. Keep an open mind. One of the most enlightening and sad displays of capitalism at its best and worst was observed in the past week. I attended my first American Psychiatric Association annual convention, this year held in New York City.