Mental health
The word "mental health" is occasionally used to refer to the absence of mental disorders. Mental health can have an impact on our daily lives, relationships, and physical well-being.
Mental health, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), is a condition of well-being in which an individual recognizes his or her strengths, can cope with the normal stresses of life, work creatively and fruitfully, and contribute to his or her community.
Benefits of maintaining mental health
However, it is critical to protect and maintain our mental health because it has numerous benefits for individuals as well as communities. The following are some of the advantages of sustaining mental health:
● Anxiety reduction.
● Increased productivity
● Mood improvement.
● Self-actualization
● Clearer thinking.
● A greater sense of inner peace or calm.
● Increased self-esteem.
● self-efficacy
● Reduced risk of depression.
● Improvements in relationships.
Symptoms of mental health disruption
Mental health diseases affect people of all races, ages, genders, and social classes. It knows no bounds, and everyone is at risk of developing a mental health disorder at some point. However, there is no reliable physical test or scan that can determine whether or not someone has developed a mental disorder. The following are probable indications of a mental health condition that people should be aware of:
● Isolating from friends, family, and colleagues.
● Feeling hopeless.
● Avoid activities that you would ordinarily enjoy.
● Having regular low energy.
● Excessive or insufficient sleeping
● Thinking of causing physical harm to themselves or others.
● Eating excessively or insufficiently.
● Experiencing delusions.
● Increasing the use of mood-altering substances such as alcohol and nicotine.
● Displaying negative emotions.
● Being confused.
● Hearing voices.
● Having persistent thoughts or memories that resurface frequently.
● Being unable to complete daily tasks, getting to work, or preparing a meal.
Causes of mental health disruption
The majority of common mental health illnesses, such as schizophrenia, stress, depression, and anxiety disorder, can be induced by social or biological factors, such as,
Social factors:
● Social and economic pressure.
● Poverty.
● Unemployment.
● Education
Biological factors:
● Possessing a gene linked to a mental disorder.
● Underlying, physical health issues, such as cancer, diabetes.
How to maintain your mental health
Taking care of one's mental health can help one's ability to appreciate life. To do so, we must strike a balance between our daily activities, duties, and efforts to improve our psychological resilience. The following actions can aid in the improvement and maintenance of mental health.
● Have positive relationships all around you.
● Participating in activities that can allow you to unwind and take time for yourself.
● Reducing the amount of alcohol consumed.
● Eating a nutritious and well-balanced diet
Conclusion
The absence of mental illness does not imply mental health. Just as the lack of physical illness does not imply physical well-being. Maintaining our mental health should be a top concern since it not only benefits us as individuals but also has societal implications that cannot be overemphasized. Even if it's taking a deep breath or hanging out with loved ones, the price of mental wellness is incalculable!
Isn't it interesting how so many mental health disruptions are caused by situational factors that can be mitigated by comprehensive social services.
It is a great topic! Also, talking about mental health problems should be encouraged. Many people are worrying about appearing weak when they share their situation. Stigmas are still strong in society. If you are interested in this, I attached an article link that mentions the advantages to talk about mental health.
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/why-do-we-need-to-talk-about-mental-health
Mental health issues is really of a major concern in our society and should be seriously handled solely by professionals
Thanks for sharing these signs and symptoms of mental health issues. Knowing these signs can very well save lives, either your own or that of someone you know. This is one of the reasons psychology is such a fundamental field, and worth studying at least in part to discover its applicability to life.
In addition, understanding the causes such as socioeconomic status can lead to changes in policy to better address inequalities and perhaps prevent some people from developing mental health problems. One estimate of the cost to England has been assessed at around £118 billion each year (LSE and Mental Health Foundation, 2022). So these issues have a direct impact on society as well as the individual.
Mental Health Foundation (2022) 'Mental health problems cost the UK economy at least £118 billion per year - new research' available at https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/mental-health-problems-cost-uk-economy-least-118-billion-year