What Is Mental Health? Key Importance, Major Issues, and Effective Prevention Tips

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Mental Health is a state of well-being that enables people to cope with life’s stress and realize their potential. It is influenced by individual, social, and structural factors, and can be promoted, protected, and restored through various strategies and interventions.

A person can enjoy a good and healthy life with stable mental health, which is essential in daily life.

Importance in Daily Life:

Mental health is important in daily life as it impacts the daily routine of the person:

• Serious mental health conditions can lead to reduced productivity in a person’s life.
• Mental health is interconnected with physical health, and unstable mental health can
  affect the physical health of a person.
• Mental health disorders can affect the relationships of a person with his family, friends, and loved ones.
• Our mental health influences our feelings, thoughts, and actions. It has an impact on our
  ability to manage stress, make choices, and carry out everyday activities.
• Serious mental health problems can lead to immunity depression in one’s life, which
  further leads to many diseases.

Common Mental Health Problems:

Disturbance of mental health can lead to various mental health conditions, and here are the
common mental health conditions a person can face in his life:

Depression:

Depression is a common mental health problem in which a person continuously feels sadness and hopelessness over time in daily life.

His thought processes have changed, he has lost interest in certain topics, and his sleeping and
eating habits have changed as well.

Anxiety:

A mental health condition known as anxiety causes a person to react to circumstances with fear and fright. There are feelings of nervousness, worry, and fatigue.
It involves trembling, sweating, panic attacks, and an increased heartbeat.

Personality Disorder:

Personality disorder is another common mental health problem in which there is a disruptive and irregular pattern of thinking, behaving, and feeling by a person.

It lessens his ability to function correctly. It affects the personality of the person in his or her
relationship, work, and various other aspects.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD):

A common mental health problem that is triggered in people who have experienced or witnessed
a traumatic incident is called Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

The traumatic event may be life-threatening, and it includes flashbacks, nightmares, severe
anxiety, and panic attacks.

Bipolar Disorder:

Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder in which there are mood swings from feeling low to high in behavior, energy, and thinking patterns.

The low mood is characterized by depression and the high includes manic or hyper-manic episodes.

Ways to Manage Mental Health Problems:

Mental health can be easily managed by adopting these methods:

• A person can adopt healthy lifestyle choices by following a proper and healthy diet, getting 7-8 hours of sleep daily, and engaging in regular exercise.
• Relaxation practices like yoga, meditation, and deep breathing in the fresh air can help people manage their stress.
• Mental health conditions can be treated by seeking professional help in therapy sessions, and better counseling.
• Many medications are available for the treatment of mental health problems. Before using these medications, consult with your physician or pharmacist.

Ways to Promote Mental Wellness:

There are many ways to promote mental wellness for a healthier society:

• The importance of mental health can be promoted by educational sectors by conducting successful seminars about mental health.
• Therapy and counseling sessions for people with mental health problems should be conducted.
• Family and friends should talk, guide, and counsel their loved ones with mental health problems.
• There should be care centers for patients with mental health problems in every city worldwide.

Conclusion:

Mental health should not be taken lightly as it affects the physical health, daily routine, and
relationships of the individual. Mental health issues are widespread, but with early intervention
and treatment, such as therapy, medication, and lifestyle changes, people can manage their
conditions effectively.

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