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The chemistry of the brain plays an important part in mental disorders.The changes in behavior that we see in people with mental disorders may be the result of long-standing emotional problems.But most cases of mental disorders such as manic-depression, anxiety, or shizophrenia are tought to be a mixture of biological and emotional factors.Some people irritate easily, are oversensitive, and may lack energy.When under stress, such people may become unduly depressed or anxious.Most of us have swings in mood from elation and energy to lethargy and withdrawal to some extent.Under stress, some people may become manic-depressive.
Most people, however, overcome these effects and cope with emotional problems by themselves or with the help of psychotherapy.
It is estimated that 30 to 60 percent of most patients consult their physicians mainly because an emotional problem.The physical disorders of many others are related to psychological stress.Many people who consult a physician are either anxious and temporaly in need of help (American Medical Assosiation).
When physician feels that ones problem are mainly of emotional origin, may be referred to a psychiatrist.But it is sometimes difficult to determine whether symptoms are the result of physical or mental illness or both.
It is only when people lose touch with reality and behave in bizzare and perhaps lifethreatening ways that can be considered psychotic rather than neurotic. People with psychoses may require initial treatment in the hospital, where they are less likely to harm themselves or others.
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