Understanding Mental Health Disorders and Prevention

Most people with this disorder don’t realize they have it, but those around

them often notice. There is no cure, but treatments like medication, therapy,

and rehabilitation are available. ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) is another option for severe

cases, which works by causing a controlled seizure to help relieve symptoms.

Studies have shown that about 80% of the overall risk in developing the disorder lies within

genes, but we also believe that prevention is possible through healthy lifestyles

and safe homes. World Health Organization recently released data that more than 1 billion people

live with mental health disorders, with the one of the top reasons being diverse trauma,