Mental Health…. Human’s Greatest Treasure
Mental Health and Wellbeing
In today's rapidly changing world that is full of stress in work, study
and life; maintaining good mental health is indispensable.
What is Mental Health?
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Mental health is a
state of well-being in which an individual realizes his or her own abilities,
can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and is abسle to make a contribution to his or her community.
Some people may think that Mental Health means not having mental or
psychological disorders. The fact is Mental Health is vital to perform normal
humanitarian functions like; think, interact with each other, work for the good
of their society, and enjoy life.
Factors that determine Mental Health
Social, psychological, and biological
factors.
Social Change.
Employment Status.
Work conditions.
Gender discrimination.
social exclusion.
General lifestyle.
General Health.
Human rights.
Genetic factors (for some people).
Common Mental Health disorders
Anxiety.
Depression.
Mood Disorders.
Phobias.
Post-traumatic stress disorder.
Schizophrenia disorders.
General signs of Mental disorder
While recognizing the importance of a mental health disorder diagnosis
by a psychiatrist, there are some signs that might indicate if you or someone
has a mental disorder. If you notice several symptoms of the following at one
time, it’s preferred to visit a psychiatrist.
Sleep or appetite changes: Dramatic sleep
and appetite changes or decline in personal care.
Mood changes: Rapid or dramatic shifts in
emotions or depressed feelings.
Withdrawal: Recent social withdrawal and
loss of interest in activities previously enjoyed.
Drop-in functioning: An unusual drop in
functioning, at school, work or social activities, such as quitting sports,
failing in school or difficulty performing familiar tasks.
Problems thinking: Problems with
concentration, memory or logical thought and speech that are hard to explain.
Increased sensitivity: Heightened
sensitivity to sights, sounds, smells or touch; avoidance of over-stimulating
situations.
Apathy: Loss of initiative or desire to
participate in any activity.
Feeling disconnected: A vague feeling of
being disconnected from oneself or one’s surroundings; a sense of unreality.
Illogical thinking: Unusual or exaggerated
beliefs about personal powers to understand meanings or influence events;
illogical or “magical” thinking typical of childhood in an adult.
Nervousness: Fear or suspiciousness of
others or a strong nervous feeling.
Unusual behavior: Odd, uncharacteristic,
peculiar behavior.
If you notice one or more of the above signs, it may useful to follow up
with a mental health professional. This doesn’t mean a Mental Disorder but may
indicate a need for further evaluation.
People with suicidal thoughts or intent, or thoughts of harming others,
need immediate attention.
References
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-health-strengthening-our-response
https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/warning-signs-of-mental-illness
