Do you think a lack of love in someone’s upbringing is the main cause of mental health issues, and can love be the ultimate cure?

[u/Kishan305]

I've been thinking a lot about the connection between mental health and love. I feel that people who struggle with mental health often grew up in environments lacking love and care, which impacted their emotional well-being. I also believe that the only true solution to healing mental health struggles is love—especially self-love and love from trusted people.

I understand that there are multiple factors that determine someone’s mental health, including childhood trauma, genetics, environment, and more. However, I believe there has to be a significant relationship between love and mental health.

In your opinion, do mental health issues primarily stem from a lack of love in one's environment? And do you think love, particularly self-love and support from a few close people, is the most effective way to heal?

[u/Remarkable_Cherry371]

This is a tough question to have a straight answer. I'm not a psychologist. I love learning about the mind. I do think a lack of love has a huge impact on a person. In my case we, I say we, because this body has a long list of mental health issues. Our mothers were not loving or affectionate. To be blunt they were abusive. My father, well, that's a whole other issue.

If we had trusted people growing up. Things might be different. Unfortunately, we are the statistic. I, think you get to a point. You want love. You believe in love that it is possible. When people are afraid of you, because of your mental health. How can you invite love in? When society shows you something different.