MENTALL HEALTH

MENTAL HEALTH AND AWARENESS/STRESS

Myself  tanmayee nayak is here with the topic mental health and awareness

Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.

COMMON MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS

DEPRESSION

In 2019, 280 million people were living with depression, including 23 million children and adolescents  Depression is different from usual mood fluctuations and short-lived emotional responses to challenges in everyday life.  During a depressive episode, the person experiences depressed mood (feeling sad, irritable, empty) or a loss of pleasure or interest in activities, for most of the day, nearly every day, for at least two weeks. Several other symptoms are also present, which may include poor concentration, feelings of excessive guilt or low self-worth, hopelessness about the future, thoughts about dying or suicide, disrupted sleep, changes in appetite or weight, and feeling especially tired or low in energy. People with depression are at an increased risk of suicide. Yet, effective psychological treatment exists, and depending on the age and severity, medication may also be considered.

ANXIETY DISORDERS

In 2019, 301 million people were living with an anxiety disorder including 58 million children and adolescents. Anxiety disorders are characterised by excessive fear and worry and related behavioural disturbances. Symptoms are severe enough to result in significant distress or significant impairment in functioning. There are several different kinds of anxiety disorders, such as: generalised anxiety disorder (characterised by excessive worry), panic disorder (characterised by panic attacks), social anxiety disorder (characterised by excessive fear and worry in social situations), separation anxiety disorder (characterised by excessive fear or anxiety about separation from those individuals to whom the person has a deep emotional bond), and others. Effective psychological treatment exists, and depending on the age and severity, medication may also be considered.

BIPOLAR DISORDER

In 2019, 40 million people experienced bipolar disorder.People with bipolar disorder experience alternating depressive episodes with periods of manic symptoms.  During a depressive episode, the person experiences depressed mood (feeling sad, irritable, empty) or a loss of pleasure or interest in activities, for most of the day, nearly every day.  Manic symptoms may include euphoria or irritability, increased activity or energy, and other symptoms such as increased talkativeness, racing thoughts, increased self-esteem, decreased need for sleep, distractibility, and impulsive reckless behaviour.  People with bipolar disorder are at an increased risk of suicide. Yet effective treatment options exist including psychoeducation, reduction of stress and strengthening of social functioning, and medication.

these are some common mental disorders

FACTS ABOUT MENTAL ILLNESS

Mental health problems are actually very common

Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States. In fact, it was the 2nd leading cause of death for people ages 10-24. It accounted for the loss of more than 45,979 American lives in 2020, nearly double the number of lives lost to homicide

Even very young children may show early warning signs of mental health concerns. 

These mental health problems are often clinically diagnosable, and can be a product of the interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors.

The vast majority of people with mental health problems are no more likely to be violent than anyone else. 

Most people with mental illness are not violent and only 3%–5% of violent acts can be attributed to individuals living with a serious mental illness.

People with mental health problems are just as productive as other employees. 

Employers who hire people with mental health problems report good attendance and punctuality as well as motivation, good work, and job tenure on par with or greater than other employees.

Mental health problems have nothing to do with being lazy or weak and many people need help to get better. Many factors contribute to mental health problems.

HOW TO MAINTAIN MENTAL HEALTH

1. Regular exercise
2. Eat a balanced diet and stay hydrated
3. Aim for good-quality sleep
4. Perform relaxing activities
5. Challenge negative thoughts
6. Look for positive social interactions and etc ..

HOW TO REDUCE MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS

1. Pay attention to warning signs. Work with your doctor or therapist to learn what might trigger your symptoms.
2. Get routine medical care. Don't neglect checkups or skip visits to your primary care provider, especially if you aren't feeling well.
3. Get help when you need it. 
4. Take good care of yourself.

• "I think it’s really important to take the stigma away from mental health… My brain and my heart are really important to me. I don’t know why I wouldn’t seek help to have those things be as healthy as my teeth." —Kerry Washington
• "You don’t have to be positive all the time. It’s perfectly okay to feel sad, angry, annoyed, frustrated, scared and anxious. Having feelings doesn’t make you a negative person. It makes you human." — Lori Deschenewe 

we celebrate world mental health day on 10th of october

THANK YOU:)