Define mental illness. Compare the two general categories of mental illness and provide an example of each. Who is more likely to have each type, males or females?

What will be an ideal response?


The ideal answer should include:
1. Mental illness is a mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder (excluding developmental or substance abuse disorders) diagnosable currently or within the
past year and of sufficient duration to meet diagnostic criterial specified within the DSM-V
2. Any Mental Illness (AMI) (e.g. depression)
3. Serious Mental Illness (SMI) (e.g., bipolar disorder)
4. Females are more likely to have both types

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