Most health professionals and researchers believe that mental illness is usually the result of an interaction of physical, environmental, and social factors. Mental illness affects males and females, young and old, and is found in every ethno-cultural and socio-economic group. Statistics show that one in every five Canadians will have a mental health problem at some point in their lives. Most people believe that mental disorders are rare and “happen to someone else.” In fact, mental illnesses are common and widespread. Mental illness interferes with relationships and affects a person’s ability to function on a day-to-day basis, often leading to social isolation. The symptoms can range from loss of motivation and energy, changed sleep patterns, extreme mood swings, disturbances in thought or perception, or overwhelming obsessions or fears. Mental illness is a collection of disorders such as depression, bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety. Mental illness occurs when the brain, just like any other organ such as the heart, or the kidney, is not working the way it should. The brain is the most complex organ in the human body. And perhaps we feel a little scared because of the images of mental illness we see in the media. Mental illness – when we hear those words, many of us feel a little uncertain or uneasy, because we don’t understand what mental illness is. Our Statement on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
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