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Can people with mental illnesses rub off on you and transfer part of their mental illness on you the longer you are around them?
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Some basics: Mental illness is triggered by an abnormality in the functioning of the persons perception/mood/reactivity. Its potential contributing causes are numerous, but does not include any factor that can rub off or spread like a virus/germ. Think of it as a short circuit in their complex nervous system rather than a contagious disease.
Answered 2/4/2019
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No: Mental illnesses are not contagious.But there could be a genetic component.So two family members have same mental issues or there is something called shared psychosis where person living with a psychotic patients starts experiencing similar symptoms .
Answered 2/4/2019
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Mental Ilness: Itself is not contagious. The impact of someone in your life w/a major mental illness can certain influence you. If you need support in that area please consult a clinical psychologist or join the National Alliance for families of the mentally ill, NAMI. Peace and good health.
Answered 2/5/2019
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Not transmittable b: But if you spend long enough time with a negative or depressed person, you may get depressed yourself from the encounter.
Answered 2/2/2019
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No: Mental illness is not transmissible. Thought there are instances of mass hysteria, which may appear to be "contagious".
Answered 2/4/2019
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