Mental and physical health are equally important components of overall health. For example, depression increases the risk of many types of physical health problems, particularly long-lasting conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.
Mental health is as important as physical health; the two are inextricably linked. Mental health problems are one of the leading causes of disability, with an estimated number of adults in the country dealing with mental health issues.
A debilitating severe mental health condition affects approximately 4.2% (9.8 million) of adults. Indeed, neuropsychiatric disorders are the leading cause of disability as a whole.
Facts On Mental Health:
- The World Health Organization has declared depression to be the number one cause of shortened life due to a disability.
- Worldwide, at least one person in five will experience a mental disorder during their lifetime.
- Mental health problems so severe that they result in a break with reality are collectively called “psychoses.”
- Researchers have identified some surprising causes that increase the likelihood of schizophrenic disorder, such as premature birth or being born in the winter.
- Depression is responsible for more missed work hours than arthritis or cancer.
- Some of the most common types of mental illness include anxiety, depression, behavioral, and substance-abuse disorders.
Tips To Maintain Your Mental Health:
- Talk to someone: Talking to someone you trust, whether a friend, family member or coworker, can be beneficial. You may feel better if you can openly share your feelings with someone who cares about you. If you live in an area where face-to-face interactions are restricted, you can still communicate with your loved ones via video calls, phone calls, or messaging apps.
- Go to sleep early: Sleep is an essential part of health, and not getting enough of it can hurt your energy levels, motivation, concentration, and even appetite regulation. To maintain good health and achieve your goals, prioritize your sleep and maintain a consistent bedtime routine despite your hectic schedule.
- Do your hobby: Continue to engage in activities that are meaningful and enjoyable to you, such as cooking for yourself or loved ones, playing with your pet, walking in the park, reading a book, or watching a film or TV series. Maintaining good mental health requires a routine with activities that make you happy.
- Eat a healthy meal: Eating processed foods and foods high in fat can hurt mental health. Eating foods that cause fat to be produced in the body makes the body and mind feel lethargic and slows down functions such as motivation, concentration, and energy to get through the day. To keep your mind healthy, limit your intake of sugar and fat.
- Be nice to yourself: When you feel down, it is easy to be hard on yourself. While you might not be of the mind to congratulate or compliment yourself, try being compassionate. And here is a little bonus hint: If you struggle to be nice to yourself, do something nice for someone else. Then, compliment yourself on doing it!
Concluding, there is a direct relationship between mental health and physical health. Mental illnesses can affect the body as well as the mind. Mental illnesses include anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and substance abuse. Focusing on these issues is crucial because mental health affects everyone differently.
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