Mental Health: Causes & Risks
Borderline Personality Disorder - Cause
03/26/07, HealthwiseThe cause of borderline personality disorder is not well-understood. It may be a result of an imbalance of chemicals in the brain called neurotransmitters, which help regulate mood. Mood is also influenced by genetic and environme
Schizophrenia - Cause
02/05/08, HealthwiseThere are many theories about the cause of schizophrenia, but none have been proven. Scientists do know that schizophrenia is a disorder affecting the brain.
Schizophrenia - What Increases Your Risk
02/05/08, HealthwiseYou are at higher risk for developing schizophrenia if you:
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Alcohol and Substance Abuse in PTSD
01/21/09, HealthwiseAfter you've been through a traumatic event, you may be tempted to use alcohol or drugs as a way to cope. Some people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) try to deal with their symptoms this way.
Bipolar Disorder - What Increases Your Risk
03/14/08, HealthwiseBipolar disorder can be passed down through families. If anyone in your family has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, your risk of developing it is higher.
Borderline Personality Disorder - What Increases Your Risk
03/26/07, HealthwiseYour risk for developing borderline personality disorder increases if you:
Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens - Cause
05/14/07, HealthwiseThe cause of bipolar disorder is not well understood.
Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens - What Increases Your Risk
05/14/07, HealthwiseYour child's risk of developing bipolar disorder or other mood disorders increases if the child:
Anorexia Nervosa - Cause
09/25/07, HealthwiseThe cause of anorexia nervosa is not fully understood. It is thought to develop from a mix of physical, emotional, and social triggers.2
Anorexia Nervosa - What Increases Your Risk
09/25/07, HealthwiseThe risk of developing anorexia nervosa increases if you:1, 2
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