Mental health

Mental Health

  People affected by mental health are often misunderstood,

stigmatized, excluded or marginalized by false concepts, what

matters is to clarify for some people who insist that

mental illnesses are just a result of the imagination,

that it is laziness or just a passing phase and that is

not it must be given a lot of importance, because then you will be motivating this 'fantasy'.

 Throughout life we ​​can be affected by mental health problems of greater or lesser severity, the most common among them are: Anxiety, Depression, Dependence on alcohol and other drugs.

 It is estimated that in every 100 people, 30 suffer or will suffer, at some point, mental health problems and that about 12 have a serious mental illness.

 Depression is the most common mental illness and is an important cause of disability.

 Approximately 1 in 100 people suffer from schizophrenia.

 The WHO (World Health Organization) shows that 86% of Brazilians have some mental disorder, such as anxiety and depression.

 Some phases, such as entering school, adolescence, aging, or events and difficulties, such as the loss of a close relative, divorce or unemployment, can cause mental health disturbances.

 Genetic, infectious or traumatic factors can be the cause of serious illnesses.

 Unfortunately, mental health is still taboo in Brazil, even though Brazil is one of the biggest countries with people who suffer from it.

 Treatment should always be sought, as recovery is more effective the earlier the treatment.

Even in the most serious diseases it is possible to control and reduce symptoms and, through rehabilitation measures, we can all help, supporting, not stigmatizing, rehabilitating, integrating.

  Individuals affected by mental health problems are citizens in their own right. They should not be excluded from the rest of society, but supported in their full integration into the family, school, workplace and community.

 The school must promote the integration of children with this type of disorder into regular education.

More opportunities must be created in the world of work for people with mental illnesses.

The involvement of families in the care and rehabilitation of these people is recognized as a key factor for treatment success.

 To maintain good mental health, do not isolate yourself, strengthen family and friendship ties, diversify your interests and always consult a specialist doctor at the slightest sign of mental or emotional disturbance.

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