All About Mental Health
Mental health is a state of well-being in which a person recognizes his or her own potential, is able to cope with regular life challenges, works productively, and contributes to his or her community.
Mental health, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), is "more than merely the absence of mental diseases or disabilities." Peak mental health entails not only avoiding active mental illnesses but also maintaining overall well-being and happiness.
They also underline the need of protecting and repairing mental health on an individual level, as well as in many groups and societies around the world.
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, nearly one in every five adults in the United States suffers from mental illness each year.
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, an estimated 11.2 million adults in the United States, or about 4.5% of adults, had a severe psychiatric disorder in 2017. (NIMH)
It has an impact on how we think, feel, and act in our daily lives. It also influences how we deal with stress, interact with others, and make decisions. Mental health is crucial at all stages of life, from birth to adolescent to adulthood and old age.
Mental health is more essential than ever before, and it has an impact on all aspects of our life. The value of mental health is reflected in everything we do, think, and say.
Stabilizing constructive behaviors, emotions, and ideas requires maintaining a positive mental health and managing any mental health disorders. Concentrating on mental health can help us be more productive, improve our self-esteem, and improve our relationships.
Nurturing mental health not only improves our daily functioning, but it can also help us control — or at the very least combat — some of the physical health issues that are directly linked to mental illnesses. Because heart disease and stress are linked, reducing stress may have a beneficial effect on heart disease.
• Improving our mood
• Reducing our anxiety
• Creating an enhanced sense of inner peace
• Thinking more clearly
• Improving our relationships
• Increasing our self-esteem
We may try to de-stigmatize how we think about, approach, and identify mental health concerns in our culture by making a concentrated effort to increase mental health awareness.
We can only find a solution if we have those difficult conversations and accept there is a problem. We can begin to eliminate the shame and anxiety that are often linked with mental health issues. This can improve the likelihood of someone seeking assistance when they are in need.
It takes courage to ask for help. Working together helps us to provide the groundwork for a foundation that values and celebrates mental health.
There are so many factors that can influence mental health that addressing them all can be difficult. First and foremost, we want to identify the factors that can improve your mental health.
The following have the potential to improve mental health and stability:
• Seeking therapy
• Journaling
• Practicing mindfulness — like mindfulness meditation
• Exercise
• Yoga or low impact exercise
• Learning to communicate effectively can be great for mental health and emotional health
There are a number of factors that can have a negative impact on mental health and stability, including:
• Past trauma, abuse, or neglect
• Long-term and/or severe stress
• Social isolation
• Loneliness
• Bereavement
• Discrimination
• Long-term physical conditions
• Social disadvantages
• Poverty or significant debt
• Unemployment
• A breakup or divorce
• Dysfunctional family life
CDC. (25 May 2022). About Mental Health. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/learn/index.htm
NIMH. (25 May 2022). Mental Illness. National Institute of Mental Health. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/mental-illness
WHO. (25 May 2022). Mental Health. World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/health-topics/mental-health