Mental health is a condition of mental well-being that allows people to cope with life’s stressors, recognize their potential, study and work productively, and contribute to their community.
According to the WHO, mental well being is “more than just the absence of mental diseases or disabilities.” Maintaining peak mental health involves not just addressing active conditions but also maintaining continuing wellness and happiness.
It also emphasizes the importance of sustaining and repairing mental health on an individual, communal, and societal level.
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, an estimated 14.2 million adults in the United States, or roughly 5.6%, had a serious psychiatric disorder in 2020. (NIMH).
Why is Mental well being important?
Mental health is more essential than ever; it affects all aspect of our life. Everything we do, think, or say is influenced by our mental well being.
Reasons to Take Care of Your Mental well being
Maintaining positive mental health and treating any mental well being disorders are critical for restoring constructive behaviors, emotions, and thoughts. Focusing on mental health care can boost productivity, improve our self-image, and strengthen our relationships.
Nurturing mental well being not only improves our daily functioning, but it can also help us control – or at least combat – some of the physical health issues that are directly related to mental well being difficulties. For example, because heart disease and stress are linked, stress management may have a good effect on heart disease.
What causes mental illness?
There is no single cause for mental illness. A number of factors can contribute to risk for mental illness, such as
- Early adverse life experiences, such as trauma or a history of abuse (for example, child abuse, sexual assault, witnessing violence, etc.)
- Experiences related to other ongoing (chronic) medical conditions, such as cancer or diabetes
- Biological factors or chemical imbalances in the brain
- Use of alcohol or drugs
- Having feelings of loneliness or isolation
Why Do We Need to Raise Mental well being Awareness?
We may endeavor to de-stigmatize how we think about, approach, and identify mental well being concerns in our culture by making a concentrated effort to increase mental health awareness.
Having those difficult conversations and admitting there is an issue means we can find a solution. We can begin to dispel the shame and anxiety that are frequently linked with its issues. This increases the possibility of someone reaching out for assistance when they are in need.
Asking for assistance is a display of strength. Working together helps us to provide the groundwork for a foundation that recognizes and values the value of healthy mental well being. Another advantage of focusing on mental health awareness is that it might raise awareness of specific illnesses’ signs and symptoms.
Early intervention predicts the success of mental illness treatment for many illnesses.The sooner someone is diagnosed and receives therapy, the better their chances of managing their condition and improving their mental well being.
