Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Mental illnesses refer to a wide range of conditions that affect a person's thinking, feeling, behavior, or mood. These conditions can significantly impact an individual's daily functioning and quality of life.
Therapy involves therapeutic approaches such as psychotherapy or counseling used to address psychological difficulties associated with mental illnesses.