What causes mental health problems?

Introduction

Mental health is an important part of our overall well-being. It's often overlooked, but your mental health is just as vital as your physical health. In this article, we'll explore what mental health is and the ways it can affect you or someone you love.

Mental health is a state of emotional and psychological well-being. It's important to have good mental health because it can affect how we think, feel and behave.

If you're having difficulties with your mental health, or if you're worried about someone else's mental health, then talk to someone like a relative or friend who you trust. If that's not possible then contact NHS 111 (the number for medical advice) or go straight to your local A&E department at hospital.

What is mental health?

Mental health is a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community.

World Mental Health Day is celebrated annually on October 10 since 1992. The day was first proposed by the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) and approved at their 1990 General Assembly.[1] The theme for World Mental Health Day 2019 is "Mental Health in Crisis? Let's Talk".

What affects mental health?

Your mental health can be affected by a number of different factors. The following are some of the most common:

Environmental factors, such as air pollution and toxins in the water supply

Lifestyle choices, such as eating healthy foods or exercising regularly

Stress from work or home life, and even trauma that may have occurred in your childhood

How you interact with others (your relationships)

What can affect our mental health?

The answer is complex, but we're going to try and explain it as simply as possible.

It's important to understand that the factors that affect our mental health are all interrelated. For example, if you have a stressful job or life situation, this can lead to negative thoughts about yourself or others, which in turn affects your mood and may make you feel more anxious or depressed. On the other hand, a person who has a positive outlook on life will be better able to cope with stressors than someone who doesn't—even if they share similar life circumstances!

In general terms:

The environment we live in has an impact on our mental health (for example living near noisy neighbours).

Our personalities and experiences can also play a role (for example being naturally outgoing might help someone deal well with stress).

However what ultimately determines how well individuals do in any given situation is often based on their ability to deal with emotions like anger effectively through healthy coping mechanisms such as exercise or meditation instead of resorting impulsively reacting negatively towards others."

How can I improve my mental health?

There are things you can do on your own, like talking to a therapist, yoga instructor or other health professional. But many people find it helpful to talk with a friend, family member or even their doctor about mental health issues.

"The best thing is to go through what's happening in your head and see if there is anything bothering you," says Dr. Michael Kaulbars, a psychiatrist at the Child Mind Institute research center who treats children and adolescents with psychiatric conditions such as depression and anxiety disorders. "It may be that the problem has been building up over time."

If you're having trouble sleeping or concentrating due to stressors (or lack thereof), try taking some time out of the day during which all you do is relax—this could mean listening to music while lying down or walking outside without doing anything else except focusing on your surroundings. You'll likely feel better after doing this!

Conclusion

The problem with mental health is that it's often not viewed as a legitimate issue. People who struggle with their mental health may feel like they can't talk about it, or that they shouldn't talk about it because they have nothing to be depressed about. But there is nothing wrong with having a mental illness—it only makes you human. If you're struggling and need help, don't be afraid to ask for it.

When we think of someone with depression, we often think that they're just sad all the time—but depression is so much more than feeling down sometimes: it's an illness that affects your brain chemistry, which means your emotions are going through ups and downs at all times and this can cause severe changes in your behavior or personality. When left untreated, these symptoms can make life extremely difficult for the person suffering from them (and those around). We need to start treating mental health issues the same way we would treat any other physical ailment if we want to see change in our world!

Conclusion

The more you know about mental health, the better equipped you’ll be to make positive changes in your life.