what are the difference of a mental disorder and a mental illness?

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what are the difference of a mental disorder and a mental illness?

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Anonymous 0 Comments

pure guess here- i think a disorder is non life threatening but it still affects your daily life, an illness is probably fatal and/or it has a risk of suicide or homicide.

Anonymous 0 Comments

disorder means something isnt working how it normally does (not in order).

illness implies that it should be treated if possible

you didnt ask, but disability means the problem prevents the person from living a normal life.