mental illness
"Mental illness" encompasses various conditions that affect an individual's mental and emotional well-being, impacting their daily life and functioning.
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Definition
B2General
(common)A condition affecting a person's thinking, feeling, or behavior, often leading to significant impairment in daily life.
Example
- Depression is a common mental illness that affects millions of people worldwide.
- Seeking help for mental illness is crucial for recovery and well-being.
C1Clinical
(technical, academic)A disorder marked by disturbances in cognition, emotion regulation, or behavior, indicating a dysfunction in mental processes.
Example
- Schizophrenia is a mental illness characterized by delusions and hallucinations.
- Mental illness can be influenced by genetic, environmental, and social factors.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "mental illness":