6^th International Obesity, Diet and Weight Management Congress

Mental Illness

Mental illness, also referred to as mental health difficulties, encompasses a wide range of illnesses that influence your emotions, thoughts, and behaviour. Depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, eating disorders, and addictive behaviours are examples of mental illnesses. Mental illnesses are often characterised by distress and/or difficulties functioning in social, occupational, or familial activities. Mental illness is very frequent.