“MENTAL HEALTH” AND “MENTAL ILLNESS”

 

 

“Mental health” and “mental illness” are one

 According to the World Health Organization WHO:

Mental health: is a state of psychological well-being of a person, helping them cope with stress, be able to study and work effectively. Mental illness is a health condition that involves changes in emotions, thoughts, or behaviors (or a combination of these). Mental illness can be related to distress or problems with social, work, or family functioning.

 

Having a mental health problem is a sign of weakness; Strong people won't get it. Mental health problems have nothing to do with weakness or lack of energy. Having these problems is not something people can choose to do. In fact, to admit that you need mental health support takes a lot of strength and courage. Everyone is at risk for mental health problems. Just take care of your mental health when you have a mental illness Anyone can benefit from proactively improving quality of life and improving mental health.

 

Similarly, everyone can actively adopt healthy habits to optimize mental health Manifestations of mental illness are very obvious The manifestation of mental illness is largely invisible, especially when someone is managing their symptoms with the support of a healthcare provider. Even with a new or untreated mental illness, many people are very good at hiding their symptoms (often due to stigma, including self-stigmatization).

 

People with good academic records and many friends will not have mental health problems because there is no reason for them to be depressed. Depression is a common mental health condition caused by a complex of social, psychological, and biological factors. Anyone can develop depression, regardless of socioeconomic status or apparent quality of life.

 

People who do well in school may experience anxiety because they feel pressured to succeed, or have family problems. They may also experience depression or anxiety for reasons that are hard to pinpoint. People with mental illness will have low intelligence.

 

 Mental illness, like physical illness, can affect anyone regardless of intelligence level, social class or income level.

 

Some people have immunity to mental illness No one is immune to mental illness, but risk factors and protective factors can play an important role. Risk factors: poverty, childhood trauma and inadequate housing. Protective factors: strong social connections, meaningful employment, and physical activity. However, a person with many protective factors can still develop mental illness (and vice versa).

 

Therapy and self-healing take time, take medicine instead Treatment for mental health conditions varies from person to person and may include medication, therapy, or both. Many individuals do best when they work with a support system during the healing and recovery process.