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Guest Post: The Difference Between Mental Health & Mental Illness by Amelia Blackwater

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schizophrenia. Substance abuse disorders ex. drug addictions. . * Eating disorders ex. anorexia or bulimia. Mood disorders ex. depression or bipolar. Personality disorders ex. borderline personality disorder. Psychotic disorders ex. Trauma-related disorders ex. How does Mental Health & Mental Illness Intersect?

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Homelessness is a journey that starts in the family

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We naturally associate things like drug addiction and the symptoms of psychotic mental illness with danger. We’re becoming more comfortable attributing homelessness to “mental illness,” which usually means profound, unmanaged psychotic mental illnesses like schizophrenia are considered a primary cause. .

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Homelessness is a journey that starts in the family

Stop Abuse Campaign

We naturally associate things like drug addiction and the symptoms of psychotic mental illness with danger. Mental illness is common among homeless people, but the most common diagnoses include substance abuse and mood disorders. The ACE study shows that childhood trauma increases the risk of addiction and mental illness.

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My Mental Health is Bad! Why and What Now?

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Experiencing or witnessing abuse or chronic emotional or physical neglect , domestic violence , parental mental illness or addiction , or the loss of a parent can result in lifelong adverse consequences to our mental health. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline – (800) 662-4357.

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Crime prevention starts with protecting children

Stop Abuse Campaign

Drug dealing typically starts as a way for users like Larry to make enough money to feed their addiction. In contrast, 28 percent of Connecticut residents treated for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder had been arrested or detained. Self-reported addiction, drug dependence, and lifetime usage of illegal drugs.

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Crime prevention starts with protecting children

Stop Abuse Campaign

Drug dealing typically starts as a way for users like Larry to make enough money to feed their addiction. In contrast, 28 percent of Connecticut residents treated for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder had been arrested or detained. . Drug and alcohol abuse. Substance abuse disorders fuel much juvenile crime.