Subtle Signs Of Danger To Mental Health

For an increasing population, life has taken on a different meaning with wealth and status as the definitions of success. Gone were the days when people spent quality time with their loved ones or with their selves to understand the true purpose of their lives, which have been replaced by an ultra fast-paced life driven by work, work, and work. Every generation worsens, and the effects can be seen on kids as little as four. According to the United Nations, nearly one billion people suffer from some form of mental health disorder worldwide. One of the main factors is the cut-throat competition from the intense social and economic pressure. These disorders aren't sudden; they have been triggered over time and keep intensifying until it's too late. It is at this juncture that everyone must be educated about this topic so that they can always keep a check on their loved ones and themselves.

Mental Health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices.

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What Influences Mental Health?

Myriad factors upshot the mental health of an individual, beginning with genetics and family history, but it is the environment that plays the primary factor. As you grow, your household environment drives your perception and behavior, which then expands to school, peers, society, and culture by large. Even economic and social factors matter, as low income, discrimination, and access to basic facilities also impact an individual's mental health.

The Early Signs That Need To Be Looked Out For-

• Having extremely low energy

• No basis for lack of motivation

• Absenteeism

• Low sex drive

• Extreme levels of hunger

• Sense of helplessness

• Delusional

• Inability to remove thoughts of the past

• Mood swings

If you see these signs in yourself or your loved ones, it is important to talk it out; seek professional help, and affirm to get better. It is of utmost importance that you speak up, and try to connect with others so that they can help you in whichever way possible. Support can go a long way and acts as a catalyst in improvement. Be considerate if you see your loved ones going through a mental crisis; we must root out the archaic approach toward mental illness and understand how mental health impacts every stage of life.