Topics What is Health ? What is Mental Health ? Mental Health in World Mental Health in India Risk Factors Symptoms Treatment What can we do? What mental health is and isn’t it Important of mental health awareness
What is health ? “ Health is a state of complete physical , mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” - WHO
Brain Mind Same ? or Different ?
What is Mental Health ??
Mental heath statistics in world
Mental Health in India 1 in every 7 people suffers from mental disorder, finds study | Delhi News - Times of India (indiatimes.com) Depressive disorders Anxiety disorders Bipolar disorder Schizophrenia Eating disorders
At any one time, a diverse set of individual, family, community, and structural factors may combine to protect or undermine mental health. Although most people are resilient, people who are exposed to adverse circumstances – including poverty, violence, disability, and inequality – are at higher risk. Some risk factors of mental health issues and disorders are : A family history of mental illness Traumatic experiences or brain injury Chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, cancer, or Alzheimer's Alcohol or drug abuse Poor diet and nutrition Sleep problems Low self-esteem or perception of unworthiness Isolation or lack of support network Poverty or financial problems Stressful life situations such as divorce or death of a loved one Who is at risk from developing a mental disorder?
Symptoms Not handling anger well Inability to cope with daily problem or stress Withdraw from friends Changes in social activity Change in sleep-oversleep or less sleep Overeating or eat less Experiencing Stressful situation Getting in trouble Slacking responsibility Poor work and balance as personal life Suicidal thoughts Hopeless about future Detachment from the reality
Treatment Self help Therapy Medication
Yoga/Meditation Good Sleep No Alcohol/drug Stay Positive Sunlight Exercise Prevention
Mental disorders involve significant disturbances in thinking, emotional regulation, or behavior There are many different types of mental disorders Effective prevention and treatment options exist Most people do not have access to effective care
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