MENTAL HEALTH

 


What is mental health?

"Mental health is a state of well-being where one is aware of one's abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can function effectively, and can contribute to one's community. "The WHO emphasizes that mental health is “more than just the absence of mental illness or disability.” Higher mental health is not just about avoiding working conditions but also about maintaining continued health and happiness. They also emphasize that maintaining and restoring mental health is important for individuals, as well as for all communities and communities around the world. In the United States, the National Alliance on Mental Illness estimates that 1 in 5 adults suffer from some type of mental illness each year. In 2017, an estimated 11.2 million adults in the United States or about 4.5% of adults had a serious mood disorder, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).

Risk factors for mental health conditions; everyone has some risk of developing a mental health disorder, no matter their age, gender, income, or ethnicity. In much of the developed world, mental disorders are one of the leading of disabilities. Social and financial circumstances, biological factors, and lifestyle choices can all shape a person’s mental health. The following factors may contribute to mental health disruptions; Continuous social and economic pressure; having limited financial means or belonging to a marginalized or persecuted ethnic group can increase the risk of mental health disorders. A 2015 study of 903 families in Iran identified several socioeconomic causes of mental health conditions, including poverty and living on the outskirts of a large city. Modifiable factors for mental health disorders include; socioeconomic conditions, such as whether work is available in the local area, occupation, a person’s level of social involvement, education, housing quality. Non-modifiable factors include; gender, age, and ethnicity. The study lists gender as both a modifiable and non-modifiable factor. People with a “weak economic status” also scored highest for mental health conditions in this study.

Biological factors; the NIMH suggests that genetic family history can increase the likelihood of mental health conditions, as certain genes and gene variants put a person at higher risk. Common mental health problems are anxiety disorder, emotional disturbances, and schizophrenia disorders. Anxiety Disorders; according to the anxiety and depression association of America, anxiety disorders are the most common type of mental illness. People with these conditions have a lot of fear or anxiety, which is related to certain things or situations. Most people with anxiety disorders will try to avoid exposure to anything that causes their anxiety. Examples of anxiety disorders include: Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD); The American Psychiatric Association describes GAD as an unequal anxiety disorder that interferes with daily life. People may also have physical symptoms, including instability, fatigue, tense muscles, and disturbed sleep. Decreased anxiety symptoms do not require a specific trigger in people with GAD. They may be extremely anxious when they encounter everyday situations that do not pose a specific risk, such as chores. A person with GAD may sometimes feel anxious at all.  Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD); people with OCD have anxiety and depression. In other words, they are confronted with persistent, oppressive thoughts and a strong desire to perform repetitive actions, such as washing their hands. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); PTSD can occur after a person has experienced or experienced a very stressful or traumatic event. During this type of event, one thinks one's life or the lives of others are at stake. They may feel scared or unable to control what is happening. These feelings of trauma and fear may also contribute to PTSD. Emotional disorders; people may also refer to emotional disorders such as heart disease or depression. People with these conditions have significant mood changes, often including insanity, a period of high energy and happiness, or depression. Examples of emotional disorders include: Major Depression; a person with severe depression often experiences low moods and loses interest in activities and activities that he or she has enjoyed. They can feel long periods of sadness or extreme sadness. Bipolar disorder; the person with bipolar disorder experiences several abnormal changes. Mood swings are known as manic episodes, while stress levels bring the low mood. Learn more about the different types of bipolar disorder here. Complications of schizophrenia; mental health authorities are still trying to determine if schizophrenia is a single disease or a group of related diseases. It is a very complex situation. Symptoms of schizophrenia usually occur between the ages of 16 and 30 Reliable source, according to NIMH. A person will have thoughts that seem to be divided, and he may find it difficult to process information. Schizophrenia has negative and positive symptoms. Positive symptoms include delusion, mental confusion, and hallucinations. Negative symptoms include withdrawal, apathy, and a negative or negative attitude.

Treatment; There are various ways to manage mental health problems. Treatment is individualized, and what works for one person may not work for another. Some techniques or treatments are more effective when combined with others. A person with a chronic mental illness may make different choices in various stages of his life. A person needs to work closely with a physician who can help him determine his or her needs and provide appropriate treatment. Treatment may include: Psychotherapy, or speech therapy; this type of treatment takes a psychological approach to treating mental illness. Behavioral therapy, exposure therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy are examples. Psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatrists, and other primary care physicians perform this type of treatment. It can help people understand the source of their mental illness and start working on more healthy thoughts that support daily life and reduce the risk of isolation and self-harm. Medications; some people take prescribed medications, such as antidepressants, antipsychotics, and anxiolytic drugs. While these may not cure mental disorders, some medications can improve symptoms and help a person regain contact with normal people while working with his or her mental health. Some of these drugs work by improving the absorption of chemicals that feel happy, like serotonin, from the brain. Some medicines increase the overall levels of these chemicals or prevent their deterioration or damage.


SAMINA ZAHEER (HEALTH CARE, HEALTHY, HEALTH TIPS)

 

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