10 Things You Might Not Know About Mental Health
Mental Health issues do not arise from tragedies or social norms. It can strike anyone, regardless of class, age or race. As a result of the present pandemic, standards of living and demographics, this number is likely to rise. Here are the lesser-known 10 Things You Might Not Know About Mental Health And General Health.
1. Firstly, the Greater Part Of Mental Health Problems Are Not Serious Nor Everlasting
Although we link mental health with serious mental conditions, the phrase indicates a gamut of issues from good health to grave maladies. The major chunk of mental health issues is, in fact, mild to moderate, but construed as critical and everlasting. A global figure of people has depression. People who are experiencing these problems may want to seek out professional help so they can manage what they are going through in a better way. Denver therapist Rachel Cohen practices DBT for people who experience intense emotions.
2. Astonishingly, by The Time We Reach 2050 Nearly 152 Million People Are Projected To Have Dementia.
It is unbelievable but true that every 3 seconds; they detect a patient with signs of dementia. Dementia and Alzheimer’s symptoms include memory loss, erratic behaviour, confusion, and difficulty with daily tasks. This results in nearly 10 million fresh cases annually worldwide, with a total of over 50 million affected patients.
3. Weirdly, The Millennials Are Emotionally Affected With Eco-Anxiety And Their Number Is Growing.
68% of the global population believed that climate change was an enormous threat when the pandemic started in 2019. The irreversible destruction of the environment and its consequences makes people feel vulnerable and sad. Leading them to term this concern as “eco-anxiety.” We especially notice this in young people.
4. Remarkably, gender Makes A Difference In The Pervasiveness Of Mental Health Ailments
According to statistics, women are more prone to have anxiety, depression, eating and bipolar disorders compared to men. However, men are more inclined to drug abuse and schizophrenia. The trigger for women most of the time could be childbirth, becoming a teenage mom or too much housework. Research shows that one in five women undergo mental health problems during pregnancy (postnatal) or after giving birth(postpartum)
5. Amazingly. eating Habits And Diet Affect Mental Health
They have acknowledged long that the food we eat has an influence on our mental well-being. On the contrary, there is emerging corroboration that food not only affects health but likewise the primacy of some mental disorders like depression and Alzheimer’s. The bacteria in the gut likewise have a bearing on our well-being and mental health, along with the gut-brain link. We can link a deficiency of a particular bacterium with symptoms of depression.
6. Strangely, Sleep Deprivation Awakens Depression, In Cultures Where People Generally Sleep Less.
With the blitzkrieg of the internet and late-night parties, the time people devote to sleep is dwindling. Every other person has insomnia. Up to half, the population’s slumber is just under 6 hours. Universally, the number of cat-nappers is mounting. Sleep governs health and well-being. We connect sleep d efficiency to chronic maladies, along with depression, type 2 diabetes and obesity.
7. Sadly, almost 50% Insides Of Mental Disorders Starts In the teenage And 75% Of them are Age 25.
8. There Is A Strong Link Between Social Status And The Development Of Common Mental Disorders.
Research says people are more prone to undergo a broad gamut of health issues; alcohol and drug addiction, prolonged diseases, self-isolation, other social problems, shorter life span, greater infant death rates, low educational accomplishments, less social climbing and the raised number of violence. The availability of mental health treatment depends on a nation’s economic progress. Disproportionate Income can lead to a higher number of mental disorders not being treated.
Going by numbers, 10% of kids and teens endure a clinically identifiable mental disorder. One of the foremost reasons for debility in youngsters. Approximately 50% of such mental disorders start off by the tender age of 14. Tackling mental disorders in adolescents is vital for providing good job outcomes.
9. Work-Related Stress And Fatigue Burnout An Added Strain On Healthcare Expenditure Every Year.
As the health outcomes of stress become more and more comprehended, the office environment is being examined watchfully. We categorically link physical or mental burnout and ennui to the place of work. WHO has categorized burnout as a medical disorder expedited by persistent stress at the workplace stress? The castigation around burnout is slowly but surely waning and its occurrence is now common knowledge in society.
10. Your Instagram Profile Could Be Toxic For Your Mental Illness.
People using Instagram are more than a billion people. The average time spent on the app is more than 30 minutes a day. It harms teens with body shaming. Research proves that excessive use of Instagram has led to a sense of worth, social anxiety, depression, body image distress, and more.
Teenagers are more affected, but even adults, in comparison, face the same issues as teens. Research is also clear that this is not just a problem for teens. They made the app in such a way that it becomes addictive. The urge to scroll and see the number of likes and comments, day in and day out, to keep up with the Joneses is always high. After some time, this. Instagram becomes toxic and can have traumatic results.
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Thanks for this post. I totally agree with you, especially with point 7 and 10
That statistics are quite alarming and disturbing too. But as you said most of the time it is neither serious nor everlasting. So it is important for people to know that if they are suffering or their known people suffering from any mental conditions, it is vital to share And seek help as early as possible. As it can be cured before it becomes fatal.
This shocking post is an eye-opener. I must say that most of the stats you mentioned were eye-openers for me. Yet another reminder to take mental health seriously.
Some of those numbers are astounding. I also feel that sometimes a small problem can be a huge trigger but mostly a timely intervention helps to find the solution.
I wish, people could know when to act, when to take next step, when to take help, Usually we don’t talk much about mental health and hence leads to serious issues. You have explained so well that even a normal person can understand and act upon if there is even a single symptom.
That’s some important information you have shared, the way people are getting aware of mental health because of what have shared is simply hats off.
If people accept it earlier that they are going through a mental issue and seek out help and support it will be easier to cure these. With the growing awareness on mental health many platforms are now available to seek help and even the family helps. Though the statistics state that this is going to be very common amongst the generations to come it will also be hopefully easier to cure it.
Wow! what an insightful post and some things there are so alarming. Yet, it’s good to learn that certain conditions n symptoms do not last long. It was an awakening post for me. Btw, you might want to check #7, the title has a typo i guess.
How easily we take mental health when there are so many facts about it that we don’t know! Your post is a revelation of sorts which makes us see it in a much serious light.
This is informative. There is a course called the Science of well being you should check if you haven’t – it helps teach one tools to better their own happiness level. Social media and constantly scrolling through feeds is for sure a trigger of anxiety and depression so limiting the time one spends there helps.
The title is so apt. Surely there were many points where these mental illness causes were unknown. Eating habits , Instagram were few of them which was shocking.
Thank you for sharing these facts. There are so many misconceptions about mental health that end up causing people not to seek help. In these times, it is as important as physical health.
it is sad that mental health issues are on the rise. but the good thing is that so is awareness and treatment & support. as you rightly said not every mental health issue needs a panic button….but it is critical to know when one does need the support.
So true when you said sometimes mental health is caused with not so serious problems. But sometimes people take drastic decisions due to this not so serious problems and life takes it course,
So true when you said sometimes mental health is caused with not so serious problems. But sometimes people take drastic decisions due to this not so serious problems and life takes it course..
I knew the 8th and the 9th one. Studied it as I may say. The remaining points are astonishing to me. But I would thank you for this post.
Harjeet your efforts in creating awareness about the importance of mental health is commendable. As years go by I can feel the change in psyche.
Thank you for sharing this article. Mental health issues are on the rise. Among many factors, social media and work stress are more responsible for this condition.
Your post is like an eye opener. As we are doing advancement in our life,will surely lead to stressful lifestyle. I don’t whether we see 2050 but possibly the life will be same as you mentioned, full of stress and depression.
Doctors will focus on treatment of mental illness.
Thank you for creating awareness through this post. I really am surprised at the numbers seen here. People must realize and seek help sooner.
An eye-opener. So many suffer and have undergone many of the above points in the name of being strong and acceptable. Time to make mental health a priority.
This is indeed an eye-opener. The fact that it is always dismissed and with all the misconceptions, it is an uphill battle for those who are struggling with it. Your posts on mental health are always from the heart.
Some of these points came as a surprise – especially the one where sleep deprivation is associated with poor mental health in the long run. Millennials and Gen Z are particularly susceptible to sleep deprivation due to a stressful life.
I agree with the last Para. Instagram can be highly toxic.
This is a very sad state. Ah sleep deprivation is totally a cause. Its alarming that Gen Z is so much at risk to get affected.
woow this is helpful!
A well-researched post that was quite an eye-opener.