This section offers accessible explanations of common mental health conditions, symptoms, and risk factors. We aim to reduce stigma and increase understanding by helping individuals, families, and communities recognize early signs and seek timely, appropriate care. Just like physical illnesses, mental illnesses are real health conditions — they are not a sign of weakness, lack of faith, or poor character. They often result from a combination of biological factors (like genetics and brain chemistry), psychological factors (such as trauma or unresolved emotional conflicts), and environmental factors (including stress, social isolation, or exposure to violence).