THE MIND MATTERS

In a world that is full of

Have you
chaos and uncertainity about
what you should do or act
ever thought  upon circumstances do you
ever think about your mind?
of what’s going on to that crazy Do you ever think that like us
little thing that is up on your people it get’s tired too for
head? Have you ever wonder thinking everything on a daily
what is going on there? basis of life.

OUR BRAIN
is capable of getting tired by thinking
everything that we need to do and sometimes
when it gets really tired we often imagine and
overthink things that lead us to something
unnecessary level of  stress that freaks out
the hell of us a lot and also may lead to some
sort of mental illness.
 To avoid that kind of illness here are the
things that you need to know about the
importance of being aware on your mental
health..
      Mental illnesses affect 19% of the adult
population, 46% of teenagers and 13% of
children each year. People struggling with
their mental health may be in your family,
live next door, teach your children, work in
the next cubicle or sit in the same church pew.
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However, only half of those affected receive
treatment, often because of the stigma attached
to mental health. Untreated, mental illness can
contribute to higher medical expenses, poorer
performance at school and work, fewer
employment opportunities and increased risk of
suicide.
·         What Exactly is a Mental Illness
A mental illness is a physical illness of the brain
that causes disturbances in thinking, behavior,
energy or emotion that make it difficult to cope
with the ordinary demands of life. Research is
starting to uncover the complicated causes of
these diseases which can include genetics, brain
chemistry, brain structure, experiencing trauma
and/or having another medical condition, like
heart disease.
 TWO MOST COMMON
MENTAL HEALTH
CONDITIONS ARE:

Anxiety Disorder

– It differ from normal

feelings of nervousness or
anxiousness, and involve
excessive fear or anxiety.
Anxiety disorders are the
most common of mental
disorders and affect nearly
30 percent of adults at some
point in their lives.

More than 18% of adults each year struggle with

some type of anxiety disorder, including post-
traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-
compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder (panic
attacks), generalized anxiety disorder and specific
phobias.

Mood Disorder
your general emotional state
or mood is distorted or
inconsistent with your
circumstances and interferes
with your ability to function.
You may be extremely sad,
empty or irritable
(depressed), or you may have
periods of depression
alternating with being
excessively happy (mania).
WHAT CAN WE
DO TO HELP?
Although the general perception of mental
illness has improved over the past decades,
studies show that stigma against mental
illness is still powerful, largely due to media
stereotypes and lack of education, and that
people tend to attach negative stigmas to
mental health conditions at a far higher rate
than to other diseases and disabilities, such as
cancer, diabetes or heart disease.

Mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar depression,

affect nearly 10% of adults each year and are
characterized by difficulties in regulating one’s mood.
Stigma affects not only the number seeking
treatment, but also the number of resources
available for proper treatment. Stigma and
misinformation can feel like overwhelming
obstacles for someone who is struggling with
a mental health condition
 Her 's a fe po f t i g yo ca do to he :

SHOWING INDIVIDUALS
RESPECT AND
ACCEPTANCE
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removes a significant barrier
to successfully coping with
their illness. Having people see
you as an individual and not as
your illness can make the
biggest difference for
someone who is struggling
with their mental health.
ADVOCATING WITHIN
OUR CIRCLES OF
INFLUENCE
LEARNING MORE ABOUT
MENTAL HEALTH
allows us to provide
helps ensure these
helpful support to
individuals have the same
rights and opportunities as those affected in our
other members of your families and
church, school and communities.
community.

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