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Mental Health Awareness by Slidesgo

This document discusses mental health awareness. It defines mental health as a state of well-being where one can cope with stress and live productively according to the World Health Organization. Mental health affects how people think, feel, and act, and influences how they handle stress and relationships. The document outlines some common mental health problems like mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and trauma-related disorders. It also lists some potential signs of mental illness such as sadness, confusion, and extreme mood changes.

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Mental Health Awareness by Slidesgo

This document discusses mental health awareness. It defines mental health as a state of well-being where one can cope with stress and live productively according to the World Health Organization. Mental health affects how people think, feel, and act, and influences how they handle stress and relationships. The document outlines some common mental health problems like mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and trauma-related disorders. It also lists some potential signs of mental illness such as sadness, confusion, and extreme mood changes.

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MENTAL

HEALTH
AWARENESS
MENTAL HEALTH
Mental health is "a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope
with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to
his or her community", according to the World Health Organization

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. Mental health
is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.

Over the course of your life, if you experience mental health problems, your thinking, mood, and behavior
could be affected. Many factors contribute to mental health problems, including:

Biological factors, such as genes or brain chemistry


Life experiences, such as trauma or abuse
Family history of mental health problems
Mental health problems are common but help is available. People with mental health problems can get
better and many recover completely
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describe the topic
As a student I like to let people know the importance of mental
health. Mental health is an essential part of a person’s
overall well-being. Mental health affects how we think, feel
and act. It plays a role in our ability to handle stress, to form
relationships, and research suggests that it can even affect
physical health. Regardless of a person’s age or background,
it’s clear that mental health matters. But the stigma that it
carries keeps people from feeling they can seek treatment
or let alone talk about their struggles. That’s why advocating
for mental health is a must.

There is not just one way to be an advocate – what matters is


acting and raising awareness through our actions. Advocacy
can be as simple as listening to a friend talk about their
mental health struggles and letting them know they can
count on you.
6 main groups of mental disorder

• mood disorders (such as depression or bipolar


disorder)
• anxiety disorders.
• personality disorders.
• psychotic disorders (such as schizophrenia)
• eating disorders.
• trauma-related disorders (such as post-traumatic
stress disorder)
• substance abuse disorders.
SIGNS THAT YOU HAVE MENTAL ILLNESS
• Feeling sad or down
• Confused thinking or reduced ability to concentrate
• Excessive fears or worries, or extreme feelings of guilt
• Extreme mood changes of highs and lows
• Withdrawal from friends and activities
• Significant tiredness, low energy or problems sleeping
• Detachment from reality (delusions), paranoia or hallucinations
• Inability to cope with daily problems or stress
• Trouble understanding and relating to situations and to people
• Problems with alcohol or drug use
• Major changes in eating habits
• Sex drive changes
• Excessive anger, hostility or violence
• Suicidal thinking
—SOMEONE FAMOUS

• Tell someone how you are feeling about your mental


health and ask for help. ...
• Stay active to boost your well-being. ...
• Eat well to feed the brain. ...
• Drink sensibly to reduce mood swings. ...
• Keep in contact with friends. ...
• Learn a new skill. ...
• Do something you love to reduce stress
• Take time out for your own well-being
• Accept who you are
• Look outward

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