Am I at Risk ?

Yes, you are at a greater risk of developing mental illness if any of the following are true for you.

Having a blood relative with a mental illness
History of a previous mental illness
Going through a stressful life situations, such as death of a loved one or a divorce
Use of alcohol and/or drugs
History of traumatic experiences, such as military combat, abuse or neglect
Having very few friends or healthy relationships
Having a chronic or severe medical condition, such as diabetes
Brain damage as a result of a serious injury to the head