Health
Health
is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and
not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
What is mental health?
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological,
and social well-being. It affects how we think,
feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others,
and make healthy choices.
5 Warning Signs of Mental Illness
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Changes in personality. ...
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Changes in emotion. ...
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Isolation. ...
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Sudden absence of self-care. ...
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Sense of hopelessness or feeling overwhelmed.
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Warning Signs of Suicide
Mood disorders (such as depression or bipolar
disorder) anxiety disorders. personality
disorders. psychotic disorders
(such as schizophrenia)
What are the common mental health
disorders?
Depression
Depression is when a
person experiences depressed mood (feeling sad, irritable, empty) or a loss of
pleasure or interest in activities for more than two weeks. Depression can
severely impact a person’s ability to function and interact with people and
society. It is estimated that around 264 million people are affected by
depression, or around 5% of adults.
Women are more
affected by depression than men. Worldwide about 10% of pregnant women and 13%
of women who have just given birth experience a mental disorder, primarily
depression. In developing countries, this is even higher – 15.6% during
pregnancy and 19.8% after.
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Depression can impede personal development,
health, education, and employment. Severe cases of depression can lead to
suicide. 75% of suicides occur in low- and middle-income countries, but
effective strategies such as early detection, treatment and ongoing support
mean suicide can be prevented.
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