Mental health is a global issue. Just as we take great care of our physical health, taking care of mental health is also very important. One in eight people in the world suffers from mental illnesses. Among these illnesses, depression and anxiety disorders are the most common.
In this blog, we will discuss mental health in detail and learn how we can improve our lives.
What is mental health?
See, a healthy mind can handle stress, worries, difficulties, and challenges in life in many ways. That is, a healthy mind tries to solve problems without any worries or ignores worries. That is, having a healthy mind is very important for living a conscious life. If you get angry excessively or you have a lot of worries and mental pain, then your mental health is affected.
According to the World Health Organization(Who):
Mental health is a state in which a person realizes their own abilities, can cope with the stresses of daily life, can work productively, and is able to make a positive contribution to their community.
Causes of mental illness:
1: Genetic or brain chemical changes.
There are also some mental illnesses that are passed down from generation to generation. That is, if someone in your family has depression, anxiety, or tension, these are hereditary illnesses. That is, if a family member has these illnesses, it is very likely that they will be passed on to other people or children. In addition, there are certain chemicals in the brain, namely serotonin and dopamine, whose imbalance also affects mental health.
2: Personal life traumas:
This is a common cause of mental health problems in children. Childhood abuse, physical or mental violence, parental divorce, or neglect can all affect a person’s mental health.
3: Family history of mental illness:
If family members have depression or any mental health problem, in many cases it also happens that this disease is passed down from generation to generation.
4: Use of drugs or intoxicants:
Drugs and substances affect human health and are also enemies of mental health. These drugs and substances affect the synthesis of brain chemicals, which increases the risk of depression, anxiety, and other mental illnesses.
5:Loneliness, stress or lack of sleep:
Constant loneliness and lack of social interaction can also lead to mental stress. In addition, there are many other problems, such as work, financial problems, or family problems, which affect mental peace.
How to recognize the symptoms if mental health is affected ?
If you or someone close to you consistently experience these symptoms, seek immediate attention:
1.Persistent sadness or hopelessness:
2.Difficulty thinking or concentrating
3.Excessive worry, anxiety, or guilt:
4.Sudden mood swings
5.Withdrawal from friends or hobbies
6.Problems with sleeping too much or too little
7.Lack of energy
8.Changes in eating habits
9.Desires to harm or kill yourself.
Can meditation improve mental health?
Just as food improves physical functions, it also affects mental health. Now the question is which foods should we eat and which should we avoid?
Foods that are beneficial for mental peace:
Fish consumption:
Omega-3 is found in fish, which is very beneficial for mental health. In addition, omega-3 is also very important for heart health.
Use of green leafy vegetables:
Green leafy vegetables such as spinach, fenugreek, and greens are also very important for mental peace and mental health. They contain chemicals that cause mental peace.
Use of nuts:
Nuts, including almonds, walnuts, cashews, etc., are very important for mental health.
Dark Choclates:
Research has shown that dark chocolate contains a hormone called serotonin, which improves human mood, improves mental health, and makes people feel good.
