Mental health awarness

 Mental health awareness

Why is mental health awareness important? 

    Mental health is an important issue in our society. Many people are affected by all these mental health issues. Mental health is essential because if someone is not mentally healthy it affects all the people around them. Life is always changing and no one knows what to expect in the future things happen and many aren't prepared for those things. Many people can try to act tuff and say that the things happening in their life aren't affecting them but they are. A cause of many mental health problems is not having a good support group. People going through issues and not having no one to talk to can cause many to go through depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and many other mental health conditions 

Things that can be done to a sure people are getting the correct help.

Increasing Awareness: To promote awareness about mental health issues we can reduce the stigma of getting help and encourage open discussions about mental health in communities, schools, and workplaces. We can make accessing information easier. Provide easily accessible information about mental health services, including hotlines, online resources, and local support groups. We can set out training and educational classes for educators and parents. Train healthcare professionals can come to schools and teach courses on how to identify if children or adults are suffering from mental health. We can integrate  Mental Health into our primary care.  Integrate mental health services into primary care settings to ensure early detection and intervention for mental health issues. Collaborative Care: Implement collaborative care models where mental health professionals work closely with primary care providers to coordinate care for individuals with mental health needs.

What is depression? 

Depression is a mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities. It affects how a person thinks, feels, and handles daily activities, and it can significantly impair one's ability to function. Depression can vary in severity, ranging from mild to severe, and it can occur as a single episode or be recurrent.

some symptoms are

1. Persistent Sadness: Feeling sad, empty, or hopeless most of the time, even when there's no apparent reason.

2. Loss of Interest or Pleasure: Losing interest in once enjoyable activities, such as hobbies, socializing, or work.

3. Changes in Appetite or Weight: Significant changes in appetite, leading to weight loss or gain. This can be accompanied by overeating or loss of appetite.

4. Sleep Disturbances: Insomnia (difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep) or hypersomnia (excessive sleeping), and waking up early in the morning.

5. Fatigue or Loss of Energy: Feeling constantly tired, lethargic, or lacking energy, even after resting.

6. Feelings of Worthlessness or Guilt: Persistent feelings of worthlessness, self-blame, or excessive guilt over past mistakes.

7. Difficulty Concentrating or Making Decisions: Trouble concentrating, remembering details, or making decisions, which can affect work, school, or daily tasks.

8. Irritability or Restlessness: Feeling irritable, agitated, or easily annoyed by small things.

9. Physical Symptoms: Experiencing unexplained physical ailments such as headaches, stomachaches, or back pain, which don't respond to treatment.

10. Suicidal Thoughts or Behaviors: 

Peoples opinion

I talked to many people about their opinion on mental health awareness and many people told me different opinions and different ways they feel about this topic. 

One person I talked to was Omar Fuentes he told me that 

He has gone through a great big wave of mental health 

he has suffered depression, anxiety, and uninsurance

He moved out of home back in 2019 to college right   

before COVID but during covid he stayed away from home

and tried focusing on school but everything that was happening 

had him feeling depressed, stressed, and with a lot of anxiety 

there was a point where he just needed reassurance that he was

going to be okay but he just stayed quiet he never talked to no 

one about his issues and this made him realize that mental health

is very important, especially for college students who commute 

or that stay on campus     

    Another person I talked to was Nicole Jimenez and she had a good 

point on this topic She told me " The importance of mental health cannot be overstated, as it impacts every area of our lives, from relationships to work performance. Increasing awareness is vital to reducing the stigma, promoting early intervention, and helping those struggling with mental health issues find support and understanding. To create a more compassionate and inclusive society, we need to foster an open dialogue so people who spread awareness about mental health are playing a vital part in society. " she has a strong feeling about mental health and                                        

Great Impact

Mental health greatly impacts our society and is the major cause of a lot of damage that is happening in our society. Bringing more awareness to this issue will help our society prosper and have fewer suicides, fewer people self-harming, and more happy and productive people. 

Work Cited 

   Kyle Hardner is a writer and content strategist based in Pennsylvania. He’s led content development and creation for leading health systems and has extensive expertise writing about healthcare, K. (2023, April 27). Mental health awareness: 5 ways to spread the word. Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center. https://www.pathlightbh.com/resources/spread-mental-health-awareness#:~:text=If%20you%20have%20a%20personal,and%20resources%20that%20support%20recovery. 

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