Mental Health

 

What is Mental Health?

Mental health refers to the behavioral and emotional well being of a person. It reflects about how people think, feel and behave. Mental health is as important as physical health but its not given as much importance because people simply don’t know much about it. Many places around the globe still consider this topic to be a stigma. Mental health can be the reason for someone’s ability to enjoy life or the other way around. There are conditions like stress, depression, anxiety and several other conditions than can disrupt a person’s daily routine. These conditions are gone through by all of us but for some people it’s in a large amount and makes it difficult for them to cope up. Although we call it mental health, the medical name is psychological disorders.

Why is it important?

Mental Health plays a vital role especially in today's time. Most of the people go through a lot of stress from work, schools, colleges and others. The way a person behaves is solely dependent upon their mental health. If a person is being not able to cope up, they seek help which is a way they are being one step closer in having a good mental health.

Types of Psychological disorders:

1.     - Depression

2.     - Bipolar Disorder

3.     - Schizophrenia

 

1.      Depression

This is a common mental disorder and one of the main causes of disability worldwide. Depression is characterized mainly by loss of interest, low self-worth, loss of appetite, tiredness, low confidence, overthinking and poor concentration. When it’s more severe, depression can lead to suicide.

There are many prevention programs that reduce depression and help people with it to cope up. There are effective treatments offered by many proclaimed medical institutions. Mild to moderate depression can be treated by therapies.

 

2.     2.  Bipolar Disorder

This is a disorder that is characterized by heavy mood swings. This is characterized by rapid speech, irritated moods, hyper activeness, inflated self-esteem and the need of less sleep. There are effective treatments that prevents the relapse. The medicines prescribed stabilizes the person.

 3.      Schizophrenia

It is a severe mental disorder, affecting a lot of people. It is characterized by distorted thinking, emotions, language, hallucinations and perceptions. This disorder can make it difficult for people affected to study or work. This disorder usually begins at the age of adulthood. The treatment with psychological support is very effective.

 How can one help?

The mental illness starts usually from the environment the person stays at. Due to peer pressure, a lot of things might go downhill or can go uphill. As a humane person, we could treat people who needs help with care and giving a helping hand to them. Instead of making fun or bullying, one can help them shine, and encourage them in whatever they do.