Mental Health
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Our emotional, psychological, and social well-being contribute to our mental health. It has an impact on how we think, feel, and act. It also influences how we deal with stress, interacts with others, and make decisions. Mental health is essential throughout life, from childhood and adolescence to adulthood.
If you have mental health problems, your thinking, mood, and behavior may affect your life. Many factors contribute to mental health issues, such as:
Genes and brain chemistry are examples of biological factors.
Trauma or abuse are examples of life experiences.
There is a family history of mental health issues.
Mental health issues are common, but assistance is available. People suffering from mental illnesses can recover, and many do.
Early Warning Symptoms
Not sure if you or someone you know has a mental illness? One or more of the following feelings or behaviors may indicate the presence of a problem:
Excessive or insufficient eating or sleeping Distancing from people and usual activities
Having little to no energy
Feeling numb or as if nothing is important
Experiencing unexplained aches and pains
Helpless or hopeless feelings
Excessive smoking, drinking, or drug use
Feeling unusually confused, forgetful, agitated, worried, or scared
Fighting or yelling at family and friends
Having severe mood swings that cause issues in relationships
Having persistent thoughts and memories that you can’t shake, Hearing voices, or believing things that aren’t true
Consider harming yourself or others.
Inability to perform daily tasks such as caring for your children or getting to work or school
Wellness and Mental Health
People with good mental health can:
Achieve their full potential
Deal with life’s stresses in a productive way
Contribute significantly to their communities
Among the ways to maintain good mental health are:
Obtaining professional assistance if necessary
Making connections with others
Keeping a positive attitude
Getting some exercise Helping others
Getting sufficient sleep
Developing coping abilities
Mental Health
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