AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The road to recovery involves many factors including the type of mental illness, the specific needs of the individual, self-efficacy, type of treatment intervention, amount of support, and more. Research suggests that most people with mental illness get better and many recover completely.

Detailed explanation-2: -There’s no cure for mental illness, but there are lots of effective treatments. People with mental illnesses can recover and live long and healthy lives.

Detailed explanation-3: -Will I recover? It is possible to recover from mental health problems, and many people do – especially after accessing support. Your symptoms may return from time to time, but when you’ve discovered which self-care techniques and treatments work best for you, you’re more likely to feel confident in managing them.

Detailed explanation-4: -According to the World Health Organization, people with severe mental health disorders have a 10–25-year reduction in life expectancy. Schizophrenia mortality rates are between 2 and 2.5 times those in the general population, while individuals with depression have a 1.8 times higher risk of premature mortality.

Detailed explanation-5: -The length of treatment time needed depends on you and on what mental health condition you’re battling. For instance, as a general guide, some people require 6 – 12 weeks, but therapy can take months or even years. Certain traumatic events take longer to work through, and some types of therapy take longer than others.