What causes Mental Health Problems?
Mental health problems are thought to be caused by a combination of physiological and psychosocial factors rather than just one reason. These factors can be wide-ranging.
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
