MENTAL HEALTH

Every year the World Mental Health Day is celebrated on October 10. It
was established as an annual work by the international mental health
organization by the then UNO secretary-general. Mental health
services vary significantly from country to country. At the same time,
developed countries in western countries provide mental health
programs for all age groups. Also, third-world countries are struggling
to meet the basic needs of families. Therefore, it is prudent to focus on
the importance of mental health for one day. A mental health article is
about understanding the importance of mental health to everyone’s
life.
Mental Health
In terrible years, this did not have a specific theme. The primary
purpose was to motivate and represent the community on important
issues. Also, for the first three years, one of the essential activities
done to make this day special was a 2-hour television broadcast by a
US information agency satellite system.
Mental health is not just a matter of mental and emotional health.
Instead, it is a state of mental and emotional health where a person
can use their perceptive powers and emotions to meet everyday needs
and activities in society. According to the WHO, there is no single
‘official’ definition of mental health.
Thus, there are many factors such as cultural differences, competing
professional theories, and independent evaluation of how mental
health is defined. Also, many experts agree that mental disorder and
mental illness are not adjectives. So, in other words, when perceived
mental disorders are not present, they are not a sign of mental health.
One way to think about mental health is to look at how a person
performs successfully and effectively. As a result, elements like feeling
competent, knowledgeable, managing typical amounts of stress,
keeping good relationships, and living an autonomous life are
essential. Also, this includes recovery from difficult situations and the
ability to recover.
Significant Benefits of Good Mental Health
Mental health is related to the overall personality of the person.
Therefore, the essential function of school and education is to protect
the mental health of boys and girls. Physical active body and its fitness
is not the only measure of good health. Instead, it is simply a way to
improve a child’s mental and moral health. Two significant factors that
contribute to feelings of low self-esteem are low self-esteem. Thus, it
significantly affects the child. As a result, they lose their self-esteem
and confidence. This should be avoided, and children should always be
encouraged to believe in them.
Mental Illness
The way we are physically ill, we can also be mentally ill. Mental illness
is a disorder of the human body, including mood, thinking, and
behaviour changes. Mental illness can be caused by stress or a
reaction to an event. It can also raise genetic factors, biological
imbalances, child abuse or trauma, social degradation, poor physical
health etc. Mental illness is treatable. You can seek professional help in
this area or overcome the disease with good thinking and change your
lifestyle.
Regular exercise such as morning walks, yoga, and meditation is an
excellent treatment for mental health. It is also essential to eat a
healthy diet and get enough sleep. You can prevent mental illness by
taking care of yourself, such as calming your mind by listening to
fantastic music, socializing, setting realistic goals and taking care of
your body.
Experts say….
Many health experts have noted that mental, social, and emotional
health are essential components of a healthy body. Physical fitness is a
combination of physical, emotional, and mental strength. Emotional
fitness has been recognized as a condition in which the mind can stay
away from negative thoughts and focus on artistic and creative works.
It means that the person should not be too sensitive. He should not
find himself filled with stories, which are not very important. He should
not overreact to situations, should not get upset or distracted, which is
part of life. Those who do so are not healthy, although they may be
physically fit and in good health. There are no gyms to do that
properly, but yoga, meditation, and reading a book, which tells us how
to be emotionally intense, help us find strength.
Mental illness is a growing phenomenon in the 21st century. Not
everyone gets the help they need. Although mental illness is common
and can affect anyone, there is still widespread prejudice. People are
still reluctant to accept mental illness because of this stigma. They are
embarrassed to admit it and seek medical attention. Physical and
psychological health are inextricably linked. Both are equally important
to a person.
Our society needs to change its mind about mental illness or disorder.
People should get rid of the stigma associated with the disease and
educate themselves about it. If mental illness is not treated in time,
the consequences can be devastating.
October 10 is considered World Mental Health to create more
awareness about mental health. The goal of this day is to raise global
awareness about mental health issues and make every effort to
promote mental health.
CONCLUSION
Physical and emotional well-being are the keys to success in all aspects
of life. People should be aware of the effects of mental illness and
should give greater importance to keeping the mind healthy the way
the physical body is kept healthy. Psychological and physical health
cannot be separated from one another.
Mental illness is a global problem. More than 300 million people, 4.4%
of the world’s population, suffer from depression. These shocking
statistics show a dramatic increase in general mental illness. Mental
illnesses are estimated to afflict one out of every four persons at some
point in their lives.

Disagreements are mounting, both between countries and in certain

groups. It is a shame that 35-50% of people with severe mental illness
in the Global North do not receive treatment, but that figure is
estimated at 76-85% of the population living in the South.

The same difference is seen in the levels of social cohesion (an

essential factor in any effective response). Only 49% of low-income
nations have organizations representing people with mental health
problems or impairments, compared to 83% of high-income countries.

All over the world, certain groups, such as women, and the poor, are
increasingly affected. So do refugees and asylum seekers, five times
more likely to have mental health problems than the general
population. More than 61% of refugees will have a mental illness or
dementia. This reflects another global phenomenon of mental illness:
such as physical health, mental health is influenced by a variety of
social, political, and economic factors. These include social and
economic disadvantages, low levels of education, unemployment or
insecure employment, discrimination, and violence.

Mental health issues also contribute to alcohol and drug abuse, abuse,
and gender-based violence. So failure to cope with mental health has
consequences for communities.

Much of this – about the scale and causes of the problem – has long
been known. But the response so far, in terms of resources and
political will, has sadly intervened. Despite the significant impact on
global health, mental health receives a portion of funding for other
diseases through donations from the Minister of Health and
development assistance.

And about political priorities, the UK’s recently published plan to

implement the Sustainable Development Goals provides a clear
understanding. In fact, in the program section of Goal 3 (‘Ensure
healthy living and promote the well-being of all people of all ages) in
the UK; this paper commits the Government to provide much-needed
support and treatment for the mentally ill. But when it comes to our
international obligations, the text says nothing about mental health
issues.

Civil society organizations can play an essential role in developing and

implementing compelling global mental health issues. One example
from the Health Poverty Action experience was working with traditional
women’s communities in Guatemala to address violence against
women. By working with local community leaders to address the lack
of emotional and psychological support for survivors.

It taught them to recognize depression and anxiety and relate it to

local cultural ailments such as “loss of life.” It also taught basic
listening techniques and locally treated herbs to help relax and reduce
stress. As a result, violently abused women can find a trained
community counselor to speak to in their native language and receive
support to rebuild their lives.

Mental health services should be integrated as a critical component of

health plans and should be clear on the call for comprehensive primary
health care.

Most importantly, any response to global mental health challenges will

only be effective if it addresses the problem’s many social, political,
and economic decisions.

This World Health Day should catalyse changing how we think about
and respond to mental illness to focus on our needs.