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Calculated Shard: 12 (from laksa031)

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Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa012.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://bridgesupport.org/knowing-the-causes-and-warning-signs-of-mental-illness/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://bridgesupport.org/knowing-the-causes-and-warning-signs-of-mental-illness/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/knowing-the-causes-and-warning-signs-of-mental-illness\/","crawl_time":1775495950,"first_indexed_time":1611323333,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"org,bridgesupport!\/knowing-the-causes-and-warning-signs-of-mental-illness\/ s443","src_root_hash":"17809235424702803612","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Knowing the Causes and Warning Signs of Mental Illness - bridgesupport","meta_descriptions":[],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Raise your hand if you’ve ever developed bodily aches after taking on some home improvements or annoying muscular pains after a cheery session of festive house decorations. If your hand is up (or if your arm is too sore to raise above your head), you probably know the inner-conflict associated with paralysing muscular aches triggered by a simple domestic undertaking.\n“Have I torn a muscle, or is the stiffness just temporary?” you might ask yourself. Perhaps you’ve wondered, “Should I get professional treatment, or shall I just put my feet up and rest for a couple of days, trusting the pain will subside?”\n“What if I’m just melodramatic? But, what if it’s serious…”\nLet’s face it, unfamiliar physical aches and pains can make even the most confident among us doubt ourselves. Just so, becoming aware of mental discomfort and psychological tenderness can make us wish for a crystal ball, an authority on the subject who could tell us “what”, “why”, and “what now”.\nWhile the \nteam at Bridge Mental Health\n is still waiting for Santa to deliver our package of omniscience, this blog will share some guideposts for navigating your journey of mental self-discovery.\nWhat causes mental illness?\nThough no single cause can be pinpointed, many factors have been identified to heighten one’s risk of developing a mental disorder. According to NHS, the \nmain risk factors for common mental disorders\n roughly fall into the categories of illness, living conditions and personal circumstances, personality type, family history, and drug use.\nIllness\nPhysical and mental health is closely intertwined. In effect, you may have a higher risk of developing common mental disorders like depression if you have a \nlongstanding or life-threatening illness\n, e.g. coronary heart disease or cancer. Other examples of interaction between physical and psychological health include:\nHead injuries have been found to cause depression in some cases, while severe \nhead injuries\n have been linked with mood swings and other emotional problems.\nAn \nunderactive thyroid\n (hypothyroidism) or an\n injured pituitary gland\n could cause symptoms like exhaustion and a decreased libido that could turn into depression.\nLiving conditions and personal circumstances\nNo matter how emotionally strong or mature you are, the reality is that each of us are influenced by our surroundings. Environmental stressors and personal circumstances that increase one’s risk of developing a mental health condition include:\nLoneliness\nStressful events or periods like divorce or bereavement\nDifficult social or economic circumstances\nPregnancy and giving birth, a period where hormonal and physical changes, as well as added responsibility increases stress on the new mother, or mother-to-be.\nPersonality type\nCertain personality traits, like a low self-esteem, pessimism, being overly critical of yourself, could make you more prone to depression.\nFamily history\nBoth positions in the nature versus nurture debate are probable contributors to a heightened risk of developing a mental health condition. While genetic research on the topic is on-going and far from conclusive, studies have pinpointed \na number of genetic factors that are common to certain common mental disorders\n. Taking the nurture perspective, the field of epigenetics is producing a growing body of \nevidence that supports the hypothesis that environmental exposure can trigger psychological illness on a genetic level\n.\nRegardless the mechanism, the reality is that \na person is more likely to develop a psychiatric disorder if a family member suffers from a common mental health illness\n.\nAlcohol and drugs\nContrary to the perception of nicotine as a relaxant and alcohol as a ‘social lubricant’,\n alcohol is categorised as a ‘strong depressant’ and cigarette smoking can in fact increase anxiety levels\n.\nIn the case of \nillicit drugs\n, studies have shown that the use of cannabis, cocaine, LSD or amphetamines, could trigger symptoms of mental disorders in people who are genetically at risk to develop a psychiatric disease.\nSigns of mental illness\nNow that we’ve touched on mental health risk factors, let’s look at how mental illness could manifest in people from different stages of life (source: Mental Health America).\nIn Adults, Young Adults and Adolescents:\nConfused thinking\nProlonged depression (sadness or irritability)\nFeelings of extreme highs and lows\nExcessive fears, worries and anxieties\nSocial withdrawal\nDramatic changes in eating or sleeping habits\nStrong feelings of anger\nStrange thoughts (delusions)\nSeeing or hearing things that aren’t there (hallucinations)\nGrowing inability to cope with daily problems and activities\nSuicidal thoughts\nNumerous unexplained physical ailments\nSubstance use\nIn Older Children and Pre-Adolescents:\nSubstance abuse\nInability to cope with problems and daily activities\nChanges in sleeping and\/or eating habits\nExcessive complaints of physical ailments\nChanges in ability to manage responsibilities – at home and\/or at school\nDefiance of authority, truancy, theft, and\/or vandalism\nIntense fear\nProlonged negative mood, often accompanied by poor appetite or thoughts of death\nFrequent outbursts of anger\nIn Younger Children:\nChanges in school performance\nPoor grades despite strong efforts\nChanges in sleeping and\/or eating habits\nExcessive worry or anxiety (i.e. refusing to go to bed or school)\nHyperactivity\nPersistent nightmares\nPersistent disobedience or aggression\nFrequent temper tantrums\nDo I have a mental illness?\nDid any of the signs listed above make alarm bells ring in your mind? If so, there’s one thing you need to know: There’s no harm done by reaching out to a mental health professional for an evaluation, even if you have misinterpreted your symptoms. Bridge’s team of counsellors and therapists would be more than happy to meet with you, whether your concern is great or simply a niggling feeling.\nIf you’d like to chat with us, you can \ncontact us on our website\n, by calling\n020 8298 9677\n, or by emailing info@bridgesupport.org.","attrs_markdown":"[![bridgesupport](https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/BridgeLogo.png)](https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/)\n\n- [About Us]()\n  - [About Us](https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/about-us\/)\n  - [Meet The Team](https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/meet-the-team\/)\n  - [Meet The Trustees](https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/meet-the-trustees\/)\n- [Community Services]()\n  - [About Our Services](https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/community-services\/)\n  - [Forensic Services](https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/forensic-support\/)\n  - [Flexible Support Services](https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/flexible-support\/)\n  - [24 Hour, Mental Health Support Service](https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/24-hour-mental-health-support-service\/)\n  - [Medium Support Services](https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/medium-support\/)\n  - [Women Only Services](https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/women-only\/)\n  - [Bridge Back Home](https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/bridge-back-home\/)\n  - [Greenwich Mental Health Hub](https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/greenwich-mental-health-hub\/)\n  - [CHMRE Plus Service](https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/2724-2\/)\n  - [Housing Management](https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/housing-management\/)\n  - [Recovery College](https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/recovery-college\/)\n- [Bridge Recruitment]()\n  - [Bridge Recruitment](https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/jobs\/)\n- [The Bridge Blog](https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/blog\/)\n- [Resources]()\n  - [Video Resources](https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/video-resources\/)\n  - [Useful Links](https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/useful-links\/)\n  - [Guide to Taking Care of Your Mental Health](https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/How_to..._Look_after_your_mental_health.pdf)\n- [Contact Us](https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/contact-us\/)\n\nSelect Page\n\n## Knowing the Causes and Warning Signs of Mental Illness\n[Helping Others](https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/category\/helping-others\/), [Mental Health Awareness](https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/category\/mental-health-awareness\/), [Self Help Info](https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/category\/self-help-info\/)\n\n![Knowing the Causes and Warning Signs of Mental Illness](https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Bridge-mental-illness-alarm-bells.jpg)\n\n[← Previous Post](https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/depression-symptoms\/)     [Next Post →](https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/bridge-how-we-can-help\/)\n\nRaise your hand if you’ve ever developed bodily aches after taking on some home improvements or annoying muscular pains after a cheery session of festive house decorations. If your hand is up (or if your arm is too sore to raise above your head), you probably know the inner-conflict associated with paralysing muscular aches triggered by a simple domestic undertaking.\n\n“Have I torn a muscle, or is the stiffness just temporary?” you might ask yourself. Perhaps you’ve wondered, “Should I get professional treatment, or shall I just put my feet up and rest for a couple of days, trusting the pain will subside?”\n\n“What if I’m just melodramatic? But, what if it’s serious…”\n\nLet’s face it, unfamiliar physical aches and pains can make even the most confident among us doubt ourselves. Just so, becoming aware of mental discomfort and psychological tenderness can make us wish for a crystal ball, an authority on the subject who could tell us “what”, “why”, and “what now”.\n\nWhile the [team at Bridge Mental Health](https:\/\/www.bridgesupport.org\/meet-the-team) is still waiting for Santa to deliver our package of omniscience, this blog will share some guideposts for navigating your journey of mental self-discovery.\n\n## What causes mental illness?\nThough no single cause can be pinpointed, many factors have been identified to heighten one’s risk of developing a mental disorder. According to NHS, the [main risk factors for common mental disorders](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/Conditions\/Depression\/Pages\/Causes.aspx) roughly fall into the categories of illness, living conditions and personal circumstances, personality type, family history, and drug use.\n\n### Illness\nPhysical and mental health is closely intertwined. In effect, you may have a higher risk of developing common mental disorders like depression if you have a **longstanding or life-threatening illness**, e.g. coronary heart disease or cancer. Other examples of interaction between physical and psychological health include:\n\n- Head injuries have been found to cause depression in some cases, while severe **head injuries** have been linked with mood swings and other emotional problems.\n- An **underactive thyroid** (hypothyroidism) or an **injured pituitary gland** could cause symptoms like exhaustion and a decreased libido that could turn into depression.\n### Living conditions and personal circumstances\nNo matter how emotionally strong or mature you are, the reality is that each of us are influenced by our surroundings. Environmental stressors and personal circumstances that increase one’s risk of developing a mental health condition include:\n\n- Loneliness\n- Stressful events or periods like divorce or bereavement\n- Difficult social or economic circumstances\n- Pregnancy and giving birth, a period where hormonal and physical changes, as well as added responsibility increases stress on the new mother, or mother-to-be.\n### Personality type\nCertain personality traits, like a low self-esteem, pessimism, being overly critical of yourself, could make you more prone to depression.\n\n### Family history\nBoth positions in the nature versus nurture debate are probable contributors to a heightened risk of developing a mental health condition. While genetic research on the topic is on-going and far from conclusive, studies have pinpointed [a number of genetic factors that are common to certain common mental disorders](https:\/\/www.nih.gov\/news-events\/nih-research-matters\/common-genetic-factors-found-5-mental-disorders). Taking the nurture perspective, the field of epigenetics is producing a growing body of [evidence that supports the hypothesis that environmental exposure can trigger psychological illness on a genetic level](https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/blog\/the-imprinted-brain\/201507\/reviewing-the-evidence-mental-illness-being-epigenetic).\n\nRegardless the mechanism, the reality is that [a person is more likely to develop a psychiatric disorder if a family member suffers from a common mental health illness](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=95ovIJ3dsNk&feature=share).\n\n### Alcohol and drugs\nContrary to the perception of nicotine as a relaxant and alcohol as a ‘social lubricant’, **alcohol is categorised as a ‘strong depressant’ and cigarette smoking can in fact increase anxiety levels**.\n\nIn the case of **illicit drugs**, studies have shown that the use of cannabis, cocaine, LSD or amphetamines, could trigger symptoms of mental disorders in people who are genetically at risk to develop a psychiatric disease.\n\n## Signs of mental illness\nNow that we’ve touched on mental health risk factors, let’s look at how mental illness could manifest in people from different stages of life (source: Mental Health America).\n\n**In Adults, Young Adults and Adolescents:**\n\n- Confused thinking\n- Prolonged depression (sadness or irritability)\n- Feelings of extreme highs and lows\n- Excessive fears, worries and anxieties\n- Social withdrawal\n- Dramatic changes in eating or sleeping habits\n- Strong feelings of anger\n- Strange thoughts (delusions)\n- Seeing or hearing things that aren’t there (hallucinations)\n- Growing inability to cope with daily problems and activities\n- Suicidal thoughts\n- Numerous unexplained physical ailments\n- Substance use\n\n**In Older Children and Pre-Adolescents:**\n\n- Substance abuse\n- Inability to cope with problems and daily activities\n- Changes in sleeping and\/or eating habits\n- Excessive complaints of physical ailments\n- Changes in ability to manage responsibilities – at home and\/or at school\n- Defiance of authority, truancy, theft, and\/or vandalism\n- Intense fear\n- Prolonged negative mood, often accompanied by poor appetite or thoughts of death\n- Frequent outbursts of anger\n\n**In Younger Children:**\n\n- Changes in school performance\n- Poor grades despite strong efforts\n- Changes in sleeping and\/or eating habits\n- Excessive worry or anxiety (i.e. refusing to go to bed or school)\n- Hyperactivity\n- Persistent nightmares\n- Persistent disobedience or aggression\n- Frequent temper tantrums\n## Do I have a mental illness?\nDid any of the signs listed above make alarm bells ring in your mind? If so, there’s one thing you need to know: There’s no harm done by reaching out to a mental health professional for an evaluation, even if you have misinterpreted your symptoms. Bridge’s team of counsellors and therapists would be more than happy to meet with you, whether your concern is great or simply a niggling feeling.\n\nIf you’d like to chat with us, you can [contact us on our website](https:\/\/www.bridgesupport.org\/contact-us\/), by calling [020 8298 9677](callto:02082989677), or by emailing info@bridgesupport.org.\n\n#### Categories\n- [About Bridge](https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/category\/about-bridge\/)\n- [Bridge Back Home](https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/category\/bridge-back-home\/)\n- [Child Mental Health](https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/category\/child-mental-health\/)\n- [Community Link Workers](https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/category\/community-link-workers\/)\n- [Employment](https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/category\/employment\/)\n- [Events](https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/category\/events\/)\n- [Flexible Support](https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/category\/flexible-support\/)\n- [Forensic Mental Health](https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/category\/forensic-mental-health\/)\n- [Helping Others](https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/category\/helping-others\/)\n- [High Dependency](https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/category\/high-dependency\/)\n- [Holistic Recovery](https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/category\/holistic-recovery\/)\n- [Housing](https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/category\/housing\/)\n- [Independant Living](https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/category\/independant-living\/)\n- [Info for Commissioners](https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/category\/info-for-commissioners\/)\n- [Medium Support](https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/category\/medium-support\/)\n- [Mental Health Awareness](https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/category\/mental-health-awareness\/)\n- [Mental Health Conditions](https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/category\/mental-health-conditions\/)\n- [News](https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/category\/news\/)\n- [Partnership Working](https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/category\/partnership-working\/)\n- [Recovery College](https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/category\/recovery-college\/)\n- [Self Help Info](https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/category\/self-help-info\/)\n- [Uncategorised](https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/category\/uncategorised\/)\n\n[![](https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/BridgeIcons-24.png)](https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/?page_id=231)\n\n## 24 Hour Support\n\n[![](https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/BridgeIcons-medium.png)](https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/?page_id=261)\n\n## Medium Support\n\n[![](https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/BridgeIcons-flexible.png)](https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/?page_id=242)\n\n## Flexible Community Support\n\n[![](https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/BridgeIcons-forensic.png)](https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/?page_id=151)\n\n## Forensic Services\n\n[![](https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/BridgeIcons-recovery.png)](https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/?page_id=271)\n\n## Recovery College\n\n[![](https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/BridgeIcons-women.png)](https:\/\/bridgesupport.org\/?page_id=266)\n\n## Women Only\n\n#### Bridge Support\n**Registered Charity no.** (England) 802227. 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By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.\n\n[Cookie settings]()[ACCEPT]()\n\nManage consent\n\nClose\n\n#### Privacy Overview\nThis website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.\n\n[Necessary]()\n\nNecessary\n\nAlways Enabled\n\nNecessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.\n\n[Non-necessary]()\n\nNon-necessary\n\nAny cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.\n\n[SAVE & ACCEPT]()","attrs_readable_markdown":"Raise your hand if you’ve ever developed bodily aches after taking on some home improvements or annoying muscular pains after a cheery session of festive house decorations. If your hand is up (or if your arm is too sore to raise above your head), you probably know the inner-conflict associated with paralysing muscular aches triggered by a simple domestic undertaking.\n\n“Have I torn a muscle, or is the stiffness just temporary?” you might ask yourself. Perhaps you’ve wondered, “Should I get professional treatment, or shall I just put my feet up and rest for a couple of days, trusting the pain will subside?”\n\n“What if I’m just melodramatic? But, what if it’s serious…”\n\nLet’s face it, unfamiliar physical aches and pains can make even the most confident among us doubt ourselves. Just so, becoming aware of mental discomfort and psychological tenderness can make us wish for a crystal ball, an authority on the subject who could tell us “what”, “why”, and “what now”.\n\nWhile the [team at Bridge Mental Health](https:\/\/www.bridgesupport.org\/meet-the-team) is still waiting for Santa to deliver our package of omniscience, this blog will share some guideposts for navigating your journey of mental self-discovery.\n\n## What causes mental illness?\nThough no single cause can be pinpointed, many factors have been identified to heighten one’s risk of developing a mental disorder. According to NHS, the [main risk factors for common mental disorders](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/Conditions\/Depression\/Pages\/Causes.aspx) roughly fall into the categories of illness, living conditions and personal circumstances, personality type, family history, and drug use.\n\n### Illness\nPhysical and mental health is closely intertwined. In effect, you may have a higher risk of developing common mental disorders like depression if you have a **longstanding or life-threatening illness**, e.g. coronary heart disease or cancer. Other examples of interaction between physical and psychological health include:\n\n- Head injuries have been found to cause depression in some cases, while severe **head injuries** have been linked with mood swings and other emotional problems.\n- An **underactive thyroid** (hypothyroidism) or an **injured pituitary gland** could cause symptoms like exhaustion and a decreased libido that could turn into depression.\n### Living conditions and personal circumstances\nNo matter how emotionally strong or mature you are, the reality is that each of us are influenced by our surroundings. Environmental stressors and personal circumstances that increase one’s risk of developing a mental health condition include:\n\n- Loneliness\n- Stressful events or periods like divorce or bereavement\n- Difficult social or economic circumstances\n- Pregnancy and giving birth, a period where hormonal and physical changes, as well as added responsibility increases stress on the new mother, or mother-to-be.\n### Personality type\nCertain personality traits, like a low self-esteem, pessimism, being overly critical of yourself, could make you more prone to depression.\n\n### Family history\nBoth positions in the nature versus nurture debate are probable contributors to a heightened risk of developing a mental health condition. While genetic research on the topic is on-going and far from conclusive, studies have pinpointed [a number of genetic factors that are common to certain common mental disorders](https:\/\/www.nih.gov\/news-events\/nih-research-matters\/common-genetic-factors-found-5-mental-disorders). Taking the nurture perspective, the field of epigenetics is producing a growing body of [evidence that supports the hypothesis that environmental exposure can trigger psychological illness on a genetic level](https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/blog\/the-imprinted-brain\/201507\/reviewing-the-evidence-mental-illness-being-epigenetic).\n\nRegardless the mechanism, the reality is that [a person is more likely to develop a psychiatric disorder if a family member suffers from a common mental health illness](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=95ovIJ3dsNk&feature=share).\n\n### Alcohol and drugs\nContrary to the perception of nicotine as a relaxant and alcohol as a ‘social lubricant’, **alcohol is categorised as a ‘strong depressant’ and cigarette smoking can in fact increase anxiety levels**.\n\nIn the case of **illicit drugs**, studies have shown that the use of cannabis, cocaine, LSD or amphetamines, could trigger symptoms of mental disorders in people who are genetically at risk to develop a psychiatric disease.\n\n## Signs of mental illness\nNow that we’ve touched on mental health risk factors, let’s look at how mental illness could manifest in people from different stages of life (source: Mental Health America).\n\n**In Adults, Young Adults and Adolescents:**\n\n- Confused thinking\n- Prolonged depression (sadness or irritability)\n- Feelings of extreme highs and lows\n- Excessive fears, worries and anxieties\n- Social withdrawal\n- Dramatic changes in eating or sleeping habits\n- Strong feelings of anger\n- Strange thoughts (delusions)\n- Seeing or hearing things that aren’t there (hallucinations)\n- Growing inability to cope with daily problems and activities\n- Suicidal thoughts\n- Numerous unexplained physical ailments\n- Substance use\n\n**In Older Children and Pre-Adolescents:**\n\n- Substance abuse\n- Inability to cope with problems and daily activities\n- Changes in sleeping and\/or eating habits\n- Excessive complaints of physical ailments\n- Changes in ability to manage responsibilities – at home and\/or at school\n- Defiance of authority, truancy, theft, and\/or vandalism\n- Intense fear\n- Prolonged negative mood, often accompanied by poor appetite or thoughts of death\n- Frequent outbursts of anger\n\n**In Younger Children:**\n\n- Changes in school performance\n- Poor grades despite strong efforts\n- Changes in sleeping and\/or eating habits\n- Excessive worry or anxiety (i.e. refusing to go to bed or school)\n- Hyperactivity\n- Persistent nightmares\n- Persistent disobedience or aggression\n- Frequent temper tantrums\n## Do I have a mental illness?\nDid any of the signs listed above make alarm bells ring in your mind? If so, there’s one thing you need to know: There’s no harm done by reaching out to a mental health professional for an evaluation, even if you have misinterpreted your symptoms. Bridge’s team of counsellors and therapists would be more than happy to meet with you, whether your concern is great or simply a niggling feeling.\n\nIf you’d like to chat with us, you can [contact us on our website](https:\/\/www.bridgesupport.org\/contact-us\/), by calling [020 8298 9677](callto:02082989677), or by emailing info@bridgesupport.org.","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	Raise your hand if you’ve ever developed bodily aches after taking on some home improvements or annoying muscular pains after a cheery session of festive house decorations. If your hand is up (or if your arm is too sore to raise above your head), you probably know the inner-conflict associated with paralysing muscular aches triggered by a simple domestic undertaking. “Have I torn a muscle, or is the stiffness just temporary?” you might ask yourself. Perhaps you’ve wondered, “Should I get professional treatment, or shall I just put my feet up and rest for a couple of days, trusting the pain will subside?” “What if I’m just melodramatic? But, what if it’s serious…” Let’s face it, unfamiliar physical aches and pains can make even the most confident among us doubt ourselves. Just so, becoming aware of mental discomfort and psychological tenderness can make us wish for a crystal ball, an authority on the subject who could tell us “what”, “why”, and “what now”. While the team at Bridge Mental Health is still waiting for Santa to deliver our package of omniscience, this blog will share some guideposts for navigating your journey of mental self-discovery. What causes mental illness? Though no single cause can be pinpointed, many factors have been identified to heighten one’s risk of developing a mental disorder. According to NHS, the main risk factors for common mental disorders roughly fall into the categories of illness, living conditions and personal circumstances, personality type, family history, and drug use. Illness Physical and mental health is closely intertwined. In effect, you may have a higher risk of developing common mental disorders like depression if you have a longstanding or life-threatening illness , e.g. coronary heart disease or cancer. Other examples of interaction between physical and psychological health include: Head injuries have been found to cause depression in some cases, while severe head injuries have been linked with mood swings and other emotional problems. An underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) or an injured pituitary gland could cause symptoms like exhaustion and a decreased libido that could turn into depression. Living conditions and personal circumstances No matter how emotionally strong or mature you are, the reality is that each of us are influenced by our surroundings. Environmental stressors and personal circumstances that increase one’s risk of developing a mental health condition include: Loneliness Stressful events or periods like divorce or bereavement Difficult social or economic circumstances Pregnancy and giving birth, a period where hormonal and physical changes, as well as added responsibility increases stress on the new mother, or mother-to-be. Personality type Certain personality traits, like a low self-esteem, pessimism, being overly critical of yourself, could make you more prone to depression. Family history Both positions in the nature versus nurture debate are probable contributors to a heightened risk of developing a mental health condition. While genetic research on the topic is on-going and far from conclusive, studies have pinpointed a number of genetic factors that are common to certain common mental disorders . Taking the nurture perspective, the field of epigenetics is producing a growing body of evidence that supports the hypothesis that environmental exposure can trigger psychological illness on a genetic level . Regardless the mechanism, the reality is that a person is more likely to develop a psychiatric disorder if a family member suffers from a common mental health illness . Alcohol and drugs Contrary to the perception of nicotine as a relaxant and alcohol as a ‘social lubricant’, alcohol is categorised as a ‘strong depressant’ and cigarette smoking can in fact increase anxiety levels . In the case of illicit drugs , studies have shown that the use of cannabis, cocaine, LSD or amphetamines, could trigger symptoms of mental disorders in people who are genetically at risk to develop a psychiatric disease. Signs of mental illness Now that we’ve touched on mental health risk factors, let’s look at how mental illness could manifest in people from different stages of life (source: Mental Health America). In Adults, Young Adults and Adolescents: Confused thinking Prolonged depression (sadness or irritability) Feelings of extreme highs and lows Excessive fears, worries and anxieties Social withdrawal Dramatic changes in eating or sleeping habits Strong feelings of anger Strange thoughts (delusions) Seeing or hearing things that aren’t there (hallucinations) Growing inability to cope with daily problems and activities Suicidal thoughts Numerous unexplained physical ailments Substance use In Older Children and Pre-Adolescents: Substance abuse Inability to cope with problems and daily activities Changes in sleeping and/or eating habits Excessive complaints of physical ailments Changes in ability to manage responsibilities – at home and/or at school Defiance of authority, truancy, theft, and/or vandalism Intense fear Prolonged negative mood, often accompanied by poor appetite or thoughts of death Frequent outbursts of anger In Younger Children: Changes in school performance Poor grades despite strong efforts Changes in sleeping and/or eating habits Excessive worry or anxiety (i.e. refusing to go to bed or school) Hyperactivity Persistent nightmares Persistent disobedience or aggression Frequent temper tantrums Do I have a mental illness? Did any of the signs listed above make alarm bells ring in your mind? If so, there’s one thing you need to know: There’s no harm done by reaching out to a mental health professional for an evaluation, even if you have misinterpreted your symptoms. Bridge’s team of counsellors and therapists would be more than happy to meet with you, whether your concern is great or simply a niggling feeling. If you’d like to chat with us, you can contact us on our website , by calling 020 8298 9677 , or by emailing info@bridgesupport.org.
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If your hand is up (or if your arm is too sore to raise above your head), you probably know the inner-conflict associated with paralysing muscular aches triggered by a simple domestic undertaking. “Have I torn a muscle, or is the stiffness just temporary?” you might ask yourself. Perhaps you’ve wondered, “Should I get professional treatment, or shall I just put my feet up and rest for a couple of days, trusting the pain will subside?” “What if I’m just melodramatic? But, what if it’s serious…” Let’s face it, unfamiliar physical aches and pains can make even the most confident among us doubt ourselves. Just so, becoming aware of mental discomfort and psychological tenderness can make us wish for a crystal ball, an authority on the subject who could tell us “what”, “why”, and “what now”. While the [team at Bridge Mental Health](https://www.bridgesupport.org/meet-the-team) is still waiting for Santa to deliver our package of omniscience, this blog will share some guideposts for navigating your journey of mental self-discovery. ## What causes mental illness? Though no single cause can be pinpointed, many factors have been identified to heighten one’s risk of developing a mental disorder. According to NHS, the [main risk factors for common mental disorders](https://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Depression/Pages/Causes.aspx) roughly fall into the categories of illness, living conditions and personal circumstances, personality type, family history, and drug use. ### Illness Physical and mental health is closely intertwined. In effect, you may have a higher risk of developing common mental disorders like depression if you have a longstanding or life-threatening illness, e.g. coronary heart disease or cancer. Other examples of interaction between physical and psychological health include: - Head injuries have been found to cause depression in some cases, while severe head injuries have been linked with mood swings and other emotional problems. - An underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) or an injured pituitary gland could cause symptoms like exhaustion and a decreased libido that could turn into depression. ### Living conditions and personal circumstances No matter how emotionally strong or mature you are, the reality is that each of us are influenced by our surroundings. Environmental stressors and personal circumstances that increase one’s risk of developing a mental health condition include: - Loneliness - Stressful events or periods like divorce or bereavement - Difficult social or economic circumstances - Pregnancy and giving birth, a period where hormonal and physical changes, as well as added responsibility increases stress on the new mother, or mother-to-be. ### Personality type Certain personality traits, like a low self-esteem, pessimism, being overly critical of yourself, could make you more prone to depression. ### Family history Both positions in the nature versus nurture debate are probable contributors to a heightened risk of developing a mental health condition. While genetic research on the topic is on-going and far from conclusive, studies have pinpointed [a number of genetic factors that are common to certain common mental disorders](https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/common-genetic-factors-found-5-mental-disorders). Taking the nurture perspective, the field of epigenetics is producing a growing body of [evidence that supports the hypothesis that environmental exposure can trigger psychological illness on a genetic level](https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-imprinted-brain/201507/reviewing-the-evidence-mental-illness-being-epigenetic). Regardless the mechanism, the reality is that [a person is more likely to develop a psychiatric disorder if a family member suffers from a common mental health illness](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95ovIJ3dsNk&feature=share). ### Alcohol and drugs Contrary to the perception of nicotine as a relaxant and alcohol as a ‘social lubricant’, alcohol is categorised as a ‘strong depressant’ and cigarette smoking can in fact increase anxiety levels. In the case of illicit drugs, studies have shown that the use of cannabis, cocaine, LSD or amphetamines, could trigger symptoms of mental disorders in people who are genetically at risk to develop a psychiatric disease. ## Signs of mental illness Now that we’ve touched on mental health risk factors, let’s look at how mental illness could manifest in people from different stages of life (source: Mental Health America). In Adults, Young Adults and Adolescents: - Confused thinking - Prolonged depression (sadness or irritability) - Feelings of extreme highs and lows - Excessive fears, worries and anxieties - Social withdrawal - Dramatic changes in eating or sleeping habits - Strong feelings of anger - Strange thoughts (delusions) - Seeing or hearing things that aren’t there (hallucinations) - Growing inability to cope with daily problems and activities - Suicidal thoughts - Numerous unexplained physical ailments - Substance use In Older Children and Pre-Adolescents: - Substance abuse - Inability to cope with problems and daily activities - Changes in sleeping and/or eating habits - Excessive complaints of physical ailments - Changes in ability to manage responsibilities – at home and/or at school - Defiance of authority, truancy, theft, and/or vandalism - Intense fear - Prolonged negative mood, often accompanied by poor appetite or thoughts of death - Frequent outbursts of anger In Younger Children: - Changes in school performance - Poor grades despite strong efforts - Changes in sleeping and/or eating habits - Excessive worry or anxiety (i.e. refusing to go to bed or school) - Hyperactivity - Persistent nightmares - Persistent disobedience or aggression - Frequent temper tantrums ## Do I have a mental illness? 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Readable Markdown	Raise your hand if you’ve ever developed bodily aches after taking on some home improvements or annoying muscular pains after a cheery session of festive house decorations. If your hand is up (or if your arm is too sore to raise above your head), you probably know the inner-conflict associated with paralysing muscular aches triggered by a simple domestic undertaking. “Have I torn a muscle, or is the stiffness just temporary?” you might ask yourself. Perhaps you’ve wondered, “Should I get professional treatment, or shall I just put my feet up and rest for a couple of days, trusting the pain will subside?” “What if I’m just melodramatic? But, what if it’s serious…” Let’s face it, unfamiliar physical aches and pains can make even the most confident among us doubt ourselves. Just so, becoming aware of mental discomfort and psychological tenderness can make us wish for a crystal ball, an authority on the subject who could tell us “what”, “why”, and “what now”. While the [team at Bridge Mental Health](https://www.bridgesupport.org/meet-the-team) is still waiting for Santa to deliver our package of omniscience, this blog will share some guideposts for navigating your journey of mental self-discovery. ## What causes mental illness? Though no single cause can be pinpointed, many factors have been identified to heighten one’s risk of developing a mental disorder. According to NHS, the [main risk factors for common mental disorders](https://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Depression/Pages/Causes.aspx) roughly fall into the categories of illness, living conditions and personal circumstances, personality type, family history, and drug use. ### Illness Physical and mental health is closely intertwined. In effect, you may have a higher risk of developing common mental disorders like depression if you have a longstanding or life-threatening illness, e.g. coronary heart disease or cancer. Other examples of interaction between physical and psychological health include: - Head injuries have been found to cause depression in some cases, while severe head injuries have been linked with mood swings and other emotional problems. - An underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) or an injured pituitary gland could cause symptoms like exhaustion and a decreased libido that could turn into depression. ### Living conditions and personal circumstances No matter how emotionally strong or mature you are, the reality is that each of us are influenced by our surroundings. Environmental stressors and personal circumstances that increase one’s risk of developing a mental health condition include: - Loneliness - Stressful events or periods like divorce or bereavement - Difficult social or economic circumstances - Pregnancy and giving birth, a period where hormonal and physical changes, as well as added responsibility increases stress on the new mother, or mother-to-be. ### Personality type Certain personality traits, like a low self-esteem, pessimism, being overly critical of yourself, could make you more prone to depression. ### Family history Both positions in the nature versus nurture debate are probable contributors to a heightened risk of developing a mental health condition. While genetic research on the topic is on-going and far from conclusive, studies have pinpointed [a number of genetic factors that are common to certain common mental disorders](https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/common-genetic-factors-found-5-mental-disorders). Taking the nurture perspective, the field of epigenetics is producing a growing body of [evidence that supports the hypothesis that environmental exposure can trigger psychological illness on a genetic level](https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-imprinted-brain/201507/reviewing-the-evidence-mental-illness-being-epigenetic). Regardless the mechanism, the reality is that [a person is more likely to develop a psychiatric disorder if a family member suffers from a common mental health illness](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95ovIJ3dsNk&feature=share). ### Alcohol and drugs Contrary to the perception of nicotine as a relaxant and alcohol as a ‘social lubricant’, alcohol is categorised as a ‘strong depressant’ and cigarette smoking can in fact increase anxiety levels. In the case of illicit drugs, studies have shown that the use of cannabis, cocaine, LSD or amphetamines, could trigger symptoms of mental disorders in people who are genetically at risk to develop a psychiatric disease. ## Signs of mental illness Now that we’ve touched on mental health risk factors, let’s look at how mental illness could manifest in people from different stages of life (source: Mental Health America). In Adults, Young Adults and Adolescents: - Confused thinking - Prolonged depression (sadness or irritability) - Feelings of extreme highs and lows - Excessive fears, worries and anxieties - Social withdrawal - Dramatic changes in eating or sleeping habits - Strong feelings of anger - Strange thoughts (delusions) - Seeing or hearing things that aren’t there (hallucinations) - Growing inability to cope with daily problems and activities - Suicidal thoughts - Numerous unexplained physical ailments - Substance use In Older Children and Pre-Adolescents: - Substance abuse - Inability to cope with problems and daily activities - Changes in sleeping and/or eating habits - Excessive complaints of physical ailments - Changes in ability to manage responsibilities – at home and/or at school - Defiance of authority, truancy, theft, and/or vandalism - Intense fear - Prolonged negative mood, often accompanied by poor appetite or thoughts of death - Frequent outbursts of anger In Younger Children: - Changes in school performance - Poor grades despite strong efforts - Changes in sleeping and/or eating habits - Excessive worry or anxiety (i.e. refusing to go to bed or school) - Hyperactivity - Persistent nightmares - Persistent disobedience or aggression - Frequent temper tantrums ## Do I have a mental illness? Did any of the signs listed above make alarm bells ring in your mind? If so, there’s one thing you need to know: There’s no harm done by reaching out to a mental health professional for an evaluation, even if you have misinterpreted your symptoms. Bridge’s team of counsellors and therapists would be more than happy to meet with you, whether your concern is great or simply a niggling feeling. If you’d like to chat with us, you can [contact us on our website](https://www.bridgesupport.org/contact-us/), by calling [020 8298 9677](callto:02082989677), or by emailing info@bridgesupport.org.
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