All the days aren't alike. There are peaks and valleys in everyone's life. It's not easy for everyone to take life as it comes. Anxiety about the future or stress in a recent job is enough to distress one's mental poise. These are the two major contributors to mental disorders in modern life.
Apart from anxiety and stress that play a vital role in upsetting one's mental balance, societal, technological, and environmental factors are also responsible for the rise in mental health issues. Violence, abuse, loneliness, and isolation have their share in increasing cases of mental illness.
With the ever-increasing use of technology, the mental as well as physical health of kids as well as grown-ups are getting impacted. Social media has made the scenario worse. The feeling of missing out, social comparisons, and social bullying are all the negative impacts of social media that give rise to anxiety and stress, leading to mental health issues.
The general mental disorder list includes:
These are some common red flags that indicate that a person is at the edge of a mental health issue.
If someone is going through any of these symptoms, it's time to knuckle down and extend help.
Observe: Recognizing the symptoms will be the first step toward regaining the state of mental well-being. If you observe any of the above-listed symptoms in an individual around you, make sure he or she seeks professional attention.
Listen: Let them share whatever they feel like. Don't be judgemental, but be a good listener. Keep the questions open-ended, this will make the person break the silence and answer them.
Discuss: Ask them what makes them feel de-stressed or which form of self-care they find helpful. Make it engaging by repeating what they have said. That will let them know you understand their feelings.
Support: Suggest seeking help and remedies for mental health problems.
Self-care: Mental health remedies include self-care such as exercising, eating and sleeping well, mindful meditation, and engaging in hobbies that you love. These self-care practices are good for the prevention of mental illness.
If these don't help, go for a professional consult who will prescribe treatment for the specific mental health problem.
In this modern life, if you have millions of followers on Instagram and thousands of friends on FB but don't have a single person to share your inner feelings with, you are missing out on the much-desired interpersonal connection. Stay connected to your loved ones. Laughter is the best medicine, be it for physical or mental health. Gone are the days when there was a stigma attached to seeing a psychiatrist
Self-care is more than just changing your hairstyle and going on an endless shopping spree when you feel low. Tap someone when you feel you need it.
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