Mental Health

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What is Mental Health?

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.

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

Early Warning Signs

Eating or seeping too much or too little;
Low or no energy;
Feeling numb or like nothing matters;
Feeling helpless or hopeless;
Unexplained aches and pains;
Mood swings;
Struggling with performing ordinary tasks;
Thinking of harming yourself or others, suicidal thoughts.

Prevention and Wellness

getting professional help;
connecting with others;
physical activity;
getting enough sleep;
developing coping skills

World Mental Health Day: 10 October