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1. Shard Calculation

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Response:

Calculated Shard: 183 (from laksa103)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa183.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://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/about-mental-illness.html\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/about-mental-illness.html\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/public-health\/services\/about-mental-illness.html","crawl_time":1776037303,"first_indexed_time":1486169543,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"ca,canada!www,\/en\/public-health\/services\/about-mental-illness.html s443","src_root_hash":"10069666093540770583","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"About mental illness - Canada.ca","meta_descriptions":["Most Canadians are affected by mental illness, either directly or indirectly, through family, friends or colleagues."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Mental illness is the reduced ability for a person to function effectively over a prolonged period of time because of:\nsignificant levels of distress\nchanges in thinking, mood or behaviour\nfeelings of isolation, loneliness and sadness\nthe feeling of being disconnected from people and activities\nCanadians affected with mental illness may not be able to cope with the simplest aspects of everyday life. They may need help to regain a healthy emotional balance in their lives.\nMental illness usually begins during adolescence and young adulthood. However, mental illness can be experienced by people:\nof all ages\nof all cultures\nfrom all educational levels\nfrom all income levels\nMental illness is not the same as feeling distressed because of normal reactions to difficult situations, such as:\nthe death of a loved one\njob loss\na romantic breakup\na sudden change of circumstance, like:\nmoving to a new area\nattending a new school\ngoing through a divorce\nMost of us are able to regain control of our lives after a difficult situation. But those with mental illness feel distress regularly. They may feel powerless to regain control.\nWhat are the types of mental illness?\nMental illness takes many forms, including:\nmood disorders that affect how you feel, such as:\ndepression\nbipolar disorder\nanxiety disorders, which cause intense and prolonged fear that is not based on actual threat or danger\nschizophrenia, which causes mixed-up thoughts, delusions or hallucinations\npersonality disorders\na type of mental disorder in which someone has unhealthy patterns of thinking, functioning and behaving\neating disorders, which influence eating behaviours and are accompanied by negative thoughts about body shape and weight, such as:\nanorexia\nbulimia\nAlthough\nsuicide\nis not itself considered a mental illness, it is often the result of some underlying mental illness. It is a significant cause of premature death in Canada.\nWhat are the risk factors for mental illness?\nMany factors cause mental illness. Contributing factors include:\ngenetics, which are influenced by your family history\nearly life experiences, such as:\nabuse\ntrauma\nstressful life events, such as:\nfinancial problems\na loved one's death\ndivorce\nenvironmental influences on a fetus, such as exposure to drugs or alcohol\nyour social, economic and educational status\nWhat are the symptoms of mental illness?\nMental illness involves changes in thinking, mood or behaviour, or a combination of these issues.\nSymptoms include:\nsignificant distress\ninability to function as needed over an extended period of time\nThese symptoms can be mild or severe, depending on the:\ntype of mental illness\nindividual\nfamily\npatient's environment\nWhat are the physical health effects of mental illness?\nMental health is as important as physical health, and they both directly affect the other. People with physical health problems often experience anxiety or depression, which affects their recovery.\nSimilarly, mental health factors can increase the risk of developing physical problems, such as:\ndiabetes\nheart disease\nweight gain or loss\nHow is mental illness treated?\nMost mental illnesses can be effectively treated by health professionals and community-based services. However, some people may need hospitalization to stabilize their symptoms.\nUnfortunately, because of the stigma of mental illness, many people avoid or delay treatment. Stigma is the negative associations made about certain:\nbehaviours\nactivities\npeople\nqualities\ncircumstances\nIf you experience signs of mental illness, it is important that you\nseek help\nas soon as possible. If someone close to you is showing signs, talk to them about getting help. You can talk about your concerns to a licensed health professional, such as a:\nfamily physician\npsychologist\nmental health nurse\nsocial worker\nYou may also want to talk to another trusted professional, such as a counsellor or spiritual leader.","attrs_markdown":"- [Skip to main content](https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/public-health\/services\/about-mental-illness.html#wb-cont)\n- [Skip to \"About government\"](https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/public-health\/services\/about-mental-illness.html#wb-info)\n- [Switch to basic HTML version](https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/public-health\/services\/about-mental-illness.html?wbdisable=true)\n\n## Language selection\n- [Français fr](https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/fr\/sante-publique\/services\/maladie-mentale.html)\n\n[![Government of Canada](https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/etc\/designs\/canada\/wet-boew\/assets\/sig-blk-en.svg) \/ Gouvernement du Canada](https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en.html)\n\n## Search\n***\n## Menu\nMain Menu\n\n- [Jobs and the workplace](https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/public-health\/services\/about-mental-illness.html)\n  - 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[Canada.ca](https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en.html)\n2. [Health](https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/services\/health.html)\n3. [Healthy living](https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/services\/health\/healthy-living.html)\n4. [Mental health and wellness](https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/public-health\/topics\/mental-health-wellness.html)\n5. [Mental illness](https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/public-health\/topics\/mental-illness.html)\n\n# About mental illness\nMental illness is experienced by [1 in 3 Canadians during their lifetime](https:\/\/infobase.phac-aspc.gc.ca\/datalab\/mental-illness-blog-en.html). Many Canadians are affected by it either directly or indirectly through family, friends or colleagues. Learn about mental illness, its risk factors, symptoms and treatment.\n\n## On this page\n- [What is mental illness?](https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/public-health\/services\/about-mental-illness.html#a1)\n- [What are the types of mental illness?](https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/public-health\/services\/about-mental-illness.html#a2)\n- [What are the risk factors for mental illness?](https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/public-health\/services\/about-mental-illness.html#a3)\n- [What are the symptoms of mental illness?](https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/public-health\/services\/about-mental-illness.html#a4)\n- [What are the physical health effects of mental illness?](https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/public-health\/services\/about-mental-illness.html#a5)\n- [How is mental illness treated?](https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/public-health\/services\/about-mental-illness.html#a6)\n- [For more information](https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/public-health\/services\/about-mental-illness.html#a7)\n\n![](https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/content\/canadasite\/en\/public-health\/services\/about-mental-illness\/_jcr_content\/par\/mwscolumns\/colpar-2\/img_0_1_2_0\/image.img.jpg\/1484747269750.jpg)\n## What is mental illness?\nMental illness is the reduced ability for a person to function effectively over a prolonged period of time because of:\n\n- significant levels of distress\n- changes in thinking, mood or behaviour\n- feelings of isolation, loneliness and sadness\n- the feeling of being disconnected from people and activities\n\nCanadians affected with mental illness may not be able to cope with the simplest aspects of everyday life. They may need help to regain a healthy emotional balance in their lives.\n\nMental illness usually begins during adolescence and young adulthood. However, mental illness can be experienced by people:\n\n- of all ages\n- of all cultures\n- from all educational levels\n- from all income levels\n\nMental illness is not the same as feeling distressed because of normal reactions to difficult situations, such as:\n\n- the death of a loved one\n- job loss\n- a romantic breakup\n- a sudden change of circumstance, like:\n  - moving to a new area\n  - attending a new school\n  - going through a divorce\n\nMost of us are able to regain control of our lives after a difficult situation. But those with mental illness feel distress regularly. They may feel powerless to regain control.\n## What are the types of mental illness?\nMental illness takes many forms, including:\n\n- mood disorders that affect how you feel, such as:\n  - depression\n  - bipolar disorder\n- anxiety disorders, which cause intense and prolonged fear that is not based on actual threat or danger\n- schizophrenia, which causes mixed-up thoughts, delusions or hallucinations\n- personality disorders\n  - a type of mental disorder in which someone has unhealthy patterns of thinking, functioning and behaving\n- eating disorders, which influence eating behaviours and are accompanied by negative thoughts about body shape and weight, such as:\n  - anorexia\n  - bulimia\n\nAlthough [suicide](http:\/\/suicideprevention.ca\/) is not itself considered a mental illness, it is often the result of some underlying mental illness. It is a significant cause of premature death in Canada.\n## What are the risk factors for mental illness?\nMany factors cause mental illness. Contributing factors include:\n\n- genetics, which are influenced by your family history\n- early life experiences, such as:\n  - abuse\n  - trauma\n- stressful life events, such as:\n  - financial problems\n  - a loved one's death\n  - divorce\n- environmental influences on a fetus, such as exposure to drugs or alcohol\n- your social, economic and educational status\n## What are the symptoms of mental illness?\nMental illness involves changes in thinking, mood or behaviour, or a combination of these issues.\n\nSymptoms include:\n\n- significant distress\n- inability to function as needed over an extended period of time\n\nThese symptoms can be mild or severe, depending on the:\n\n- type of mental illness\n- individual\n- family\n- patient's environment\n## What are the physical health effects of mental illness?\nMental health is as important as physical health, and they both directly affect the other. People with physical health problems often experience anxiety or depression, which affects their recovery.\n\nSimilarly, mental health factors can increase the risk of developing physical problems, such as:\n\n- diabetes\n- heart disease\n- weight gain or loss\n## How is mental illness treated?\nMost mental illnesses can be effectively treated by health professionals and community-based services. However, some people may need hospitalization to stabilize their symptoms.\n\nUnfortunately, because of the stigma of mental illness, many people avoid or delay treatment. Stigma is the negative associations made about certain:\n\n- behaviours\n- activities\n- people\n- qualities\n- circumstances\n\nIf you experience signs of mental illness, it is important that you [seek help](https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/public-health\/services\/mental-health-services\/mental-health-get-help.html) as soon as possible. If someone close to you is showing signs, talk to them about getting help. 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They may need help to regain a healthy emotional balance in their lives.\n\nMental illness usually begins during adolescence and young adulthood. However, mental illness can be experienced by people:\n\n- of all ages\n- of all cultures\n- from all educational levels\n- from all income levels\n\nMental illness is not the same as feeling distressed because of normal reactions to difficult situations, such as:\n\n- the death of a loved one\n- job loss\n- a romantic breakup\n- a sudden change of circumstance, like:\n  - moving to a new area\n  - attending a new school\n  - going through a divorce\n\nMost of us are able to regain control of our lives after a difficult situation. But those with mental illness feel distress regularly. They may feel powerless to regain control.\n\nWhat are the types of mental illness?\n\nMental illness takes many forms, including:\n\n- mood disorders that affect how you feel, such as:\n  - depression\n  - bipolar disorder\n- anxiety disorders, which cause intense and prolonged fear that is not based on actual threat or danger\n- schizophrenia, which causes mixed-up thoughts, delusions or hallucinations\n- personality disorders\n  - a type of mental disorder in which someone has unhealthy patterns of thinking, functioning and behaving\n- eating disorders, which influence eating behaviours and are accompanied by negative thoughts about body shape and weight, such as:\n  - anorexia\n  - bulimia\n\nAlthough [suicide](http:\/\/suicideprevention.ca\/) is not itself considered a mental illness, it is often the result of some underlying mental illness. It is a significant cause of premature death in Canada.\n\nWhat are the risk factors for mental illness?\n\nMany factors cause mental illness. Contributing factors include:\n\n- genetics, which are influenced by your family history\n- early life experiences, such as:\n  - abuse\n  - trauma\n- stressful life events, such as:\n  - financial problems\n  - a loved one's death\n  - divorce\n- environmental influences on a fetus, such as exposure to drugs or alcohol\n- your social, economic and educational status\n\nWhat are the symptoms of mental illness?\n\nMental illness involves changes in thinking, mood or behaviour, or a combination of these issues.\n\nSymptoms include:\n\n- significant distress\n- inability to function as needed over an extended period of time\n\nThese symptoms can be mild or severe, depending on the:\n\n- type of mental illness\n- individual\n- family\n- patient's environment\n\nWhat are the physical health effects of mental illness?\n\nMental health is as important as physical health, and they both directly affect the other. 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Boilerpipe Text	Mental illness is the reduced ability for a person to function effectively over a prolonged period of time because of: significant levels of distress changes in thinking, mood or behaviour feelings of isolation, loneliness and sadness the feeling of being disconnected from people and activities Canadians affected with mental illness may not be able to cope with the simplest aspects of everyday life. They may need help to regain a healthy emotional balance in their lives. Mental illness usually begins during adolescence and young adulthood. However, mental illness can be experienced by people: of all ages of all cultures from all educational levels from all income levels Mental illness is not the same as feeling distressed because of normal reactions to difficult situations, such as: the death of a loved one job loss a romantic breakup a sudden change of circumstance, like: moving to a new area attending a new school going through a divorce Most of us are able to regain control of our lives after a difficult situation. But those with mental illness feel distress regularly. They may feel powerless to regain control. What are the types of mental illness? Mental illness takes many forms, including: mood disorders that affect how you feel, such as: depression bipolar disorder anxiety disorders, which cause intense and prolonged fear that is not based on actual threat or danger schizophrenia, which causes mixed-up thoughts, delusions or hallucinations personality disorders a type of mental disorder in which someone has unhealthy patterns of thinking, functioning and behaving eating disorders, which influence eating behaviours and are accompanied by negative thoughts about body shape and weight, such as: anorexia bulimia Although suicide is not itself considered a mental illness, it is often the result of some underlying mental illness. It is a significant cause of premature death in Canada. What are the risk factors for mental illness? Many factors cause mental illness. Contributing factors include: genetics, which are influenced by your family history early life experiences, such as: abuse trauma stressful life events, such as: financial problems a loved one's death divorce environmental influences on a fetus, such as exposure to drugs or alcohol your social, economic and educational status What are the symptoms of mental illness? Mental illness involves changes in thinking, mood or behaviour, or a combination of these issues. Symptoms include: significant distress inability to function as needed over an extended period of time These symptoms can be mild or severe, depending on the: type of mental illness individual family patient's environment What are the physical health effects of mental illness? Mental health is as important as physical health, and they both directly affect the other. People with physical health problems often experience anxiety or depression, which affects their recovery. Similarly, mental health factors can increase the risk of developing physical problems, such as: diabetes heart disease weight gain or loss How is mental illness treated? Most mental illnesses can be effectively treated by health professionals and community-based services. However, some people may need hospitalization to stabilize their symptoms. Unfortunately, because of the stigma of mental illness, many people avoid or delay treatment. Stigma is the negative associations made about certain: behaviours activities people qualities circumstances If you experience signs of mental illness, it is important that you seek help as soon as possible. If someone close to you is showing signs, talk to them about getting help. You can talk about your concerns to a licensed health professional, such as a: family physician psychologist mental health nurse social worker You may also want to talk to another trusted professional, such as a counsellor or spiritual leader.
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Learn about mental illness, its risk factors, symptoms and treatment. ## On this page - [What is mental illness?](https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/about-mental-illness.html#a1) - [What are the types of mental illness?](https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/about-mental-illness.html#a2) - [What are the risk factors for mental illness?](https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/about-mental-illness.html#a3) - [What are the symptoms of mental illness?](https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/about-mental-illness.html#a4) - [What are the physical health effects of mental illness?](https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/about-mental-illness.html#a5) - [How is mental illness treated?](https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/about-mental-illness.html#a6) - [For more information](https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/about-mental-illness.html#a7) ![](https://www.canada.ca/content/canadasite/en/public-health/services/about-mental-illness/_jcr_content/par/mwscolumns/colpar-2/img_0_1_2_0/image.img.jpg/1484747269750.jpg) ## What is mental illness? Mental illness is the reduced ability for a person to function effectively over a prolonged period of time because of: - significant levels of distress - changes in thinking, mood or behaviour - feelings of isolation, loneliness and sadness - the feeling of being disconnected from people and activities Canadians affected with mental illness may not be able to cope with the simplest aspects of everyday life. They may need help to regain a healthy emotional balance in their lives. Mental illness usually begins during adolescence and young adulthood. However, mental illness can be experienced by people: - of all ages - of all cultures - from all educational levels - from all income levels Mental illness is not the same as feeling distressed because of normal reactions to difficult situations, such as: - the death of a loved one - job loss - a romantic breakup - a sudden change of circumstance, like: - moving to a new area - attending a new school - going through a divorce Most of us are able to regain control of our lives after a difficult situation. But those with mental illness feel distress regularly. They may feel powerless to regain control. ## What are the types of mental illness? Mental illness takes many forms, including: - mood disorders that affect how you feel, such as: - depression - bipolar disorder - anxiety disorders, which cause intense and prolonged fear that is not based on actual threat or danger - schizophrenia, which causes mixed-up thoughts, delusions or hallucinations - personality disorders - a type of mental disorder in which someone has unhealthy patterns of thinking, functioning and behaving - eating disorders, which influence eating behaviours and are accompanied by negative thoughts about body shape and weight, such as: - anorexia - bulimia Although [suicide](http://suicideprevention.ca/) is not itself considered a mental illness, it is often the result of some underlying mental illness. It is a significant cause of premature death in Canada. ## What are the risk factors for mental illness? Many factors cause mental illness. Contributing factors include: - genetics, which are influenced by your family history - early life experiences, such as: - abuse - trauma - stressful life events, such as: - financial problems - a loved one's death - divorce - environmental influences on a fetus, such as exposure to drugs or alcohol - your social, economic and educational status ## What are the symptoms of mental illness? Mental illness involves changes in thinking, mood or behaviour, or a combination of these issues. Symptoms include: - significant distress - inability to function as needed over an extended period of time These symptoms can be mild or severe, depending on the: - type of mental illness - individual - family - patient's environment ## What are the physical health effects of mental illness? Mental health is as important as physical health, and they both directly affect the other. People with physical health problems often experience anxiety or depression, which affects their recovery. Similarly, mental health factors can increase the risk of developing physical problems, such as: - diabetes - heart disease - weight gain or loss ## How is mental illness treated? Most mental illnesses can be effectively treated by health professionals and community-based services. However, some people may need hospitalization to stabilize their symptoms. Unfortunately, because of the stigma of mental illness, many people avoid or delay treatment. Stigma is the negative associations made about certain: - behaviours - activities - people - qualities - circumstances If you experience signs of mental illness, it is important that you [seek help](https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/mental-health-services/mental-health-get-help.html) as soon as possible. If someone close to you is showing signs, talk to them about getting help. You can talk about your concerns to a licensed health professional, such as a: - family physician - psychologist - mental health nurse - social worker You may also want to talk to another trusted professional, such as a counsellor or spiritual leader. ## For more information - [Mental Illness in Canada](https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/diseases-conditions/mental-illness-canada-infographic.html) - [Mental health](https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/topics/mental-health-wellness.html) - [Mood and anxiety disorders in Canada](https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/diseases-conditions/mood-anxiety-disorders-canada.html) - [Mental Health Commission of Canada](http://www.mentalhealthcommission.ca/) - [Canadian Mental Health Association](http://www.acsm.ca/bins/index.asp?lang=1) - [Canadian Psychological Association](http://www.cpa.ca/) - [Mood Disorders Society of Canada](http://www.mooddisorderscanada.ca/) - [Schizophrenia Society of Canada](http://www.schizophrenia.ca/) - [National Initiative for Eating Disorders](http://nied.ca/) - [Understanding Eating Disorders in Adolescence](https://canped.ca/) - [Report from the Canadian Chronic Disease Surveillance System: Mood and Anxiety Disorders in Canada, 2016](https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/diseases-conditions/report-canadian-chronic-disease-surveillance-system-mood-anxiety-disorders-canada-2016.html) - [Report from the Canadian Chronic Disease Surveillance System: Mental Illness in Canada, 2015](https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/diseases-conditions/report-canadian-chronic-disease-surveillance-system-mental-illness-canada-2015.html) - [Eating Disorders in Teens - Information for Parents and Caregivers](https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/healthy-living/eating-disorders-teens-information-parents-caregivers.html) ## Page details 2017-09-15 ## About this site ### Public Health Agency of Canada - [Contact us](https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/corporate/contact-us.html) ### Government of Canada - [All contacts](https://www.canada.ca/en/contact.html) - [Departments and agencies](https://www.canada.ca/en/government/dept.html) - [About government](https://www.canada.ca/en/government/system.html) #### Themes and topics - [Jobs](https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs.html) - [Immigration and citizenship](https://www.canada.ca/en/services/immigration-citizenship.html) - [Travel and tourism](https://travel.gc.ca/) - [Business](https://www.canada.ca/en/services/business.html) - [Benefits](https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits.html) - [Health](https://www.canada.ca/en/services/health.html) - [Taxes](https://www.canada.ca/en/services/taxes.html) - [Environment and natural resources](https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment.html) - [National security and defence](https://www.canada.ca/en/services/defence.html) - [Culture, history and sport](https://www.canada.ca/en/services/culture.html) - [Policing, justice and emergencies](https://www.canada.ca/en/services/policing.html) - [Transport and infrastructure](https://www.canada.ca/en/services/transport.html) - [Canada and the world](https://www.international.gc.ca/world-monde/index.aspx?lang=eng) - [Money and finances](https://www.canada.ca/en/services/finance.html) - [Science and innovation](https://www.canada.ca/en/services/science.html) - [Indigenous Peoples](https://www.canada.ca/en/services/indigenous-peoples.html) - [Veterans and military](https://www.canada.ca/en/services/veterans-military.html) - [Youth](https://www.canada.ca/en/services/youth.html) - [Manage life events](https://www.canada.ca/en/services/life-events.html) ### Government of Canada Corporate - [Social media](https://www.canada.ca/en/social.html) - [Mobile applications](https://www.canada.ca/en/mobile.html) - [About Canada.ca](https://www.canada.ca/en/government/about-canada-ca.html) - [Terms and conditions](https://www.canada.ca/en/transparency/terms.html) - [Privacy](https://www.canada.ca/en/transparency/privacy.html) ![Symbol of the Government of Canada](https://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svg)
Readable Markdown	Mental illness is the reduced ability for a person to function effectively over a prolonged period of time because of: - significant levels of distress - changes in thinking, mood or behaviour - feelings of isolation, loneliness and sadness - the feeling of being disconnected from people and activities Canadians affected with mental illness may not be able to cope with the simplest aspects of everyday life. They may need help to regain a healthy emotional balance in their lives. Mental illness usually begins during adolescence and young adulthood. However, mental illness can be experienced by people: - of all ages - of all cultures - from all educational levels - from all income levels Mental illness is not the same as feeling distressed because of normal reactions to difficult situations, such as: - the death of a loved one - job loss - a romantic breakup - a sudden change of circumstance, like: - moving to a new area - attending a new school - going through a divorce Most of us are able to regain control of our lives after a difficult situation. But those with mental illness feel distress regularly. They may feel powerless to regain control. What are the types of mental illness? Mental illness takes many forms, including: - mood disorders that affect how you feel, such as: - depression - bipolar disorder - anxiety disorders, which cause intense and prolonged fear that is not based on actual threat or danger - schizophrenia, which causes mixed-up thoughts, delusions or hallucinations - personality disorders - a type of mental disorder in which someone has unhealthy patterns of thinking, functioning and behaving - eating disorders, which influence eating behaviours and are accompanied by negative thoughts about body shape and weight, such as: - anorexia - bulimia Although [suicide](http://suicideprevention.ca/) is not itself considered a mental illness, it is often the result of some underlying mental illness. It is a significant cause of premature death in Canada. What are the risk factors for mental illness? Many factors cause mental illness. Contributing factors include: - genetics, which are influenced by your family history - early life experiences, such as: - abuse - trauma - stressful life events, such as: - financial problems - a loved one's death - divorce - environmental influences on a fetus, such as exposure to drugs or alcohol - your social, economic and educational status What are the symptoms of mental illness? Mental illness involves changes in thinking, mood or behaviour, or a combination of these issues. Symptoms include: - significant distress - inability to function as needed over an extended period of time These symptoms can be mild or severe, depending on the: - type of mental illness - individual - family - patient's environment What are the physical health effects of mental illness? Mental health is as important as physical health, and they both directly affect the other. People with physical health problems often experience anxiety or depression, which affects their recovery. Similarly, mental health factors can increase the risk of developing physical problems, such as: - diabetes - heart disease - weight gain or loss How is mental illness treated? Most mental illnesses can be effectively treated by health professionals and community-based services. However, some people may need hospitalization to stabilize their symptoms. Unfortunately, because of the stigma of mental illness, many people avoid or delay treatment. Stigma is the negative associations made about certain: - behaviours - activities - people - qualities - circumstances If you experience signs of mental illness, it is important that you [seek help](https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/mental-health-services/mental-health-get-help.html) as soon as possible. If someone close to you is showing signs, talk to them about getting help. You can talk about your concerns to a licensed health professional, such as a: - family physician - psychologist - mental health nurse - social worker You may also want to talk to another trusted professional, such as a counsellor or spiritual leader.
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