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Mental Health And Mental Health Problem

Mental health is an important part of overall health and well-being.It also refers to our emotional,psychological,and social well-being.It affects the way we feel,think and act.It helps to determine how we handle stress,relate to others and make choices. So if  you go through the period of poor mental health it might result to mental health problems. Mental health problem happens to be the most neglected health problem in the developing world. Some people see mental health problem as madness and that's why they don't even know when they are going through one.

There are a lot of factors that contribute to mental health problem which include;
  • Biological factors such as genes or brain chemistry
  • Marriage issues
  • Financial issues
  • Low Self-Esteem
  • Life experiences such as trauma or abuse
  • Loss of loved one
  • Family history of mental health problem
  • Stress
  • Relationship issues
People experience mental health problems in different ways, it could affect your mood and thinking.Some of the symptoms include
  • Eating or sleeping too much or too little
  • Pulling away from people and usual activities
  • Having low or no energy
  • Feeling numb or like nothing matters
  • Having unexplained aches and pains
  • Feeling hopeless or helpless
  • Thinking of harming yourself or others
  • Shouting or fighting with family and friends
  • Experiencing severe mood swings that cause problems in relationships
  • Loss of interest in activities
  • Inability to perform your daily task like taking care of the children or going to work
  • Hearing voices or believing things that are not real
Mental health problem affects so many people in a given year but  the fear of not appearing weak or what people will say stops them from seeking help. Anytime you notice the signs or symptoms of mental health problem,a psychological intervention may be the step for you.
There is no shame in asking for help especially when it concerns your well-being.

If you need help on how to deal with any mental health problem visit https://aldubycounseling.com  to book an appointment

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