The causes of mental disorders are generally complex, and interact and vary according to the particular disorder and individual. Genetics, early development, trauma, drugs, disease or injury, neural/psychological mechanisms, life experiences, society and culture can all contribute to the development or progression of mental disorders.
Read more about Causes Of Mental Disorders: General Theories, Genes, Pregnancy and Birth, Disease, Injury and Infection, Individual Characteristics, Life Events, Emotional Stress and Relationships, Neighborhoods, Society and Culture, Drug Intake
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