Question

which are facts about mental illnesses? check all that apply.
□ can be medically diagnosed
□ result in significant impairment of abilities
□ affect only teenagers
□ are influenced by both genetics and environment
□ are often unmanageable and untreatable

Explanation:

• "can be medically diagnosed": Mental illnesses can be diagnosed by medical professionals (like psychiatrists) using diagnostic criteria (e.g., DSM - 5).
• "result in significant impairment of abilities": Mental illnesses often impact a person's daily functioning, such as their ability to work, maintain relationships, or perform self - care.
• "affect only teenagers": This is false. Mental illnesses can affect people of all ages, from children to the elderly.
• "are influenced by both genetics and environment": Research shows that genetic factors (e.g., family history of mental illness) and environmental factors (e.g., trauma, stress, living conditions) both play a role in the development of mental illnesses.
• "are often unmanageable and untreatable": This is false. Many mental illnesses are manageable and treatable with therapies (e.g., CBT) and medications.

Answer:

• can be medically diagnosed
• result in significant impairment of abilities
• are influenced by both genetics and environment