Published June 19, 2021, 8:01 a.m. by None
Mental health is a very crucial problem that needs to be considered and taken care of. Nigeria's health sector has gone bad, which has made health care a very poor one and has led to an increase in several types of illness, including mental illness and a very big problem. According to the World health organisation (WHO), it is said that about fifty million people are suffering from mental health problem.Mental health simply refers to cognitive, behavioural, and emotional well-being. It is all about how people think, feel and behave. Mental health can affect daily living, relationships and physical health. Looking after mental health can preserve a person's ability to enjoy life. Doing this involves reaching a balance between life activities, responsibilities, and efforts to achieve psychological resilience.Conditions such as stress, depression and anxiety can all affect mental health and disrupt a person's life routine if not well taken. When these conditions are much for a person it disrupts their mental well being. It is therefore the work and need of every individual to take care of their mental well being.There are various factors in life that can lead any individual to mental health problem these are;Educational problemFinancial problemOccupational problemHealth problemPeople having mental health problems can experience the following in their life.Restlessness, fatigue, interrupted sleep, feeling hopeless, displaying negative emotions, experiencing delusions.There are numerous ways in which treatment can be administered to people living with mental health problems. Treatment is highly Individual, and what works for one person may not work for another. Individuals need to work closely with a doctor who can help them identify their needs and provide them with suitable treatment.Treatment can include; Psychotherapy, or talking therapies, medication and self-help.How to look after one's mental healthThe following are ways in which one can look after their mental health.Talking about your feelings: Talking about one's feelings can help one stay in good mental health, either to a family, friend or seeking the help of a counsellor.Keep active: It is said that exercise boosts the immune system. Regular exercise can boost one's self-esteem and can help one concentrate, sleep and feel better. Exercise keeps the brain and other vital organs healthy, and it is also a significant benefit towards improving one's mental health.Eating well: Good eating habits help the organs in the body to function well. The brain needs a mix of nutrients to stay healthy and function well, just like the other organs in the body. A diet that's good for one's physical health is also good for one's mental health.Ask for help: No one is superhuman. We all sometimes get tired or overwhelmed by how we feel or when things don't go the way we plan. If things are getting too much and you feel you can't cope, ask for help from family, friends or professionals in that field. Because when the brain is disturbed it disrupts the body system.Take a break: The body is not a machine that can work for a long period without rest. Even machines break down too when excess pressure, the load is applied on it. Therefore a change of scene or a change of pace is good for mental health. It could be a few minutes from work to relax the brain or exploring a weekend to somewhere new, a few minutes is enough to de-stress one.It is very vital to care for one's mental health because a healthy person is a wealthy one, and being mentally ill disrupts mental health.
