Mental health
and Mental
illness
By: Suleman from
7A
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.
What is Mental illness?
Mental illnesses are health conditions
involving changes in emotion, thinking or
behavior (or a combination of these).
Mental illnesses can be associated with
distress and/or problems functioning in
social, work or family activities.
What are the reasons for Deterioration of
Mental Health
What causes Mental Health problems?
● Childhood abuse, trauma, or neglect.
● Social isolation or loneliness.
● Experiencing discrimination and stigma, including racism.
● Social disadvantage, poverty or debt.
● Bereavement (losing someone close to you)
● Severe or long-term stress.
● Having a long-term physical health condition.
What are the reasons for Deterioration of
Mental Health
What causes Mental Health problems?
● Unemployment or losing your job
● Homelessness or poor housing
● Being a long-term carer for someone
● Domestic violence, bullying or other abuse as an adult
● Significant trauma as an adult, such as military combat, being
involved in a serious incident in which you feared for your life, or
being the victim of a violent crime
● Physical Causes
Impact of Mental Health on an Individual.
It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also
helps determine how we handle stress, relate
to others, and make healthy choices. Mental
health is important at every stage of life, from
childhood and adolescence through adulthood.
Impact of Mental Health on an Individual.
Patients with severe mental illnesses have a
lower quality of life than the general population,
because their mental illness makes it harder for
them to accomplish many of their daily tasks,
reducing their level of independence and
resulting low self-confidence and self-esteem.
Counselling and Accepting support
Mental Health counsellors can offer advice,support and a
safe place to talk about the problems a person is struggling.
For example, They can help someone:
● Understand their feelings.
● Identify issues that affect their mental health.
● Discover ways to overcome them.
Counselling and Accepting support
Mental Health counsellors can offer advice,support and a
safe place to talk about the problems a person is struggling.
For example, They can help someone:
● Learn new skills and coping strategies.
● Set goals for personal growth.
● Learn more about mental health conditions.
Why is Mental Health essential?
Positive mental health is crucial in today's
world, as it profoundly influences every aspect
of our lives. Mental health can impact our
thoughts, actions, and interactions. It empowers
us to navigate challenges, build meaningful
relationships, and make informed decisions.
Conclusion
Everyone should be aware of mental
health issues and its symptoms. if
someone is suffering from it, they should
accept it and seek help from a counselor
who can provide support and advice to
deal with problems.
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