MIND BODY SPIRIT

Mental health refers to the well-being of a person on emotional, social, and psychological levels. The state of mental health has significant control over how someone can act, process emotions, and make decisions. A person in an adequate psychological state can maintain healthy relationships, express a vast range of emotions and manage the ups and downs of life.

 

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines mental health as the state of well-being where every individual realizes their potential, manages the stresses of life, and works productively.

 

Most people consider mental health as the absence of diagnosable disorders, but it is a spectrum. On one end, some people experience active resilience and take on life’s uncertainties without becoming upset. On the opposite end are individuals whose disorders cause a severe impact on daily functioning. If someone falls within the center of the spectrum, they may likely describe their mental state as okay.

 

People mostly fall somewhere within the middle. Although they may not have a diagnosed condition and feel manageable in their day-to-day life, they lack the resources to deal with a sudden change. These are a few signs that show the psychological state shifting:

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1. Changes in sleeping and eating patterns 

2. Withdrawal from friends, family, and activities

3. Loss of energy

4. Increasing irritability and mood swings

5. Loss of performance at school or work

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These symptoms indicate a decline in mental health and potentially point to a developing mental disorder. A number of the foremost common mental disorders in children and young adults include:

 

1. Depression

2. Anxiety

3. Bipolar Disorder

4. Attention Deficit Disorder

5. Trauma