Epidemiology Causes
Epidemiology
In a study, it has been found that people suffer from the following mental health problems
- Generalised anxiety disorder – 5.9 in 100 people
- Depression – 3.3 in 100 people
- Phobias – 2.4 in 100 people
- OCD – 1.3 in 100 people
- Panic disorder – 0.6 in 100 people
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) – 4.4 in 100 people
- Mixed anxiety and depression – 7.8 in 100 people
- Psychotic disorder – 0.7 in 100 people
- Bipolar disorder – 2.0 in 100 people
- Antisocial personality disorder – 3.3 in 100 people
- Borderline personality disorder – 2.4 in 100 people
- Suicidal thoughts – 20.6 in 100 people
- Suicide attempts – 6.7 in 100 people
- Self-harm – 7.3 in 100 people
What causes mental health problems?
Mental health problems are thought to be caused by a combination of many factors rather than just one reason. The below are some examples of circumstances that may trigger a period of poor mental health.
- Physical causes e.g. head injury, epilepsy
- Genetic factors
- Childhood or adult trauma, neglect or abuse
- Long-term physical health issue
- Long-term stress
- Discrimination or stigma
- Isolation or loneliness
- Bereavement
- Loss of a job
- Caring for a family member
- Drug or alcohol misuse
- Debt or poverty
