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What might the short-term and long-term effects be for people suffering from mental illness without proper care?

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short term:endanger their life or others
long term:could die
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Long term effects of untreated mental illness

  • Worsening Mental Health Problems. Mental health issues do not get better on their own.
  • Chronic Pain. The mind copes with stress in different ways.
  • Chronic Physical Health Issues.
  • Instability in Your Daily Life.
  • Incarceration.

In the short-term:

  • mental health problems can cause people to be alienated from their peers because of perceived unattractive personality traits or behaviors.
  • They can also cause anger, fear, sadness and feelings of helplessness if the person does not know or understand what is happening.

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