The Psychological

1. Why Mental Health Matters Presenter: Sanya Kapoor

2. Content Synopsis OVERVIEW - Depression is Faceless. - Common Disorders - Mental Health Myths and Facts - Feeling Depressed vs. Feeling Blue - Self-harm vs. Suicide

3. Depression Is Faceless Depression is not Sadness People who are depressed often feel sad, experience changes in appetite and sleep, and as if they are dragging themselves through a heavy quicksand. Things which used to hold enjoyment are no longer pleasurable, and life becomes empty and devoid of meaning Depression is not always sitting and crying, sometimes depression is smiling outside and suffering inside

4. Mental pain is less dramatic than physical pain, but it is more common and also more hard to bear. CARRYING A GREAT WEIGHT C.S. Lewis

5. Anxiety Disorder It is a feeling of fear, dread, and uneasiness. It might cause you to sweat, feel restless and tense, and have a rapid heartbeat Mood Disorder A disorder where ur general emotional state and mood is distorted or incosistent with ur circumstances and interferes with ur ability to function. Schizophrenic Disorder Common Disorders A disorder where u start procrastination , u loose motivation, interest or enjoyment in daily activities, withdrawal from social life, difficulty showing emotions, and difficulty functioning normally.

6. GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE 1 Billion People suffer from neurological disorders Being a psychiatric patient doesn't mean they are mad or mentally disabled

7. 300 million People affected by depression 60 million People affected by bipolar disorder

8. Mental Illness Among Adults 40 30 20 10 DATA FROM ALL OVER. 0 Item 1 Item 2 Item 3 Item 4 Item 5 Around 56 million, i.e., 4.5% of Indians suffer from depression and other 38 million, i.e., 3.5% suffers from anxiety disorders

9. Importance of 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, related to others, and make healthy choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life.

10. People with mental health issues are violent. Most people with mental health condition are no more likely to be violent than anyone else. Health Myths Taking a pill cures mental health problems. A medication does not outright cure mental illness it just suppress the symptoms for some time. and Facts. Mental Recovery from a mental illness is impossible. Due to social stigma and lack of awareness, it gets difficult for people to recover.

11. Depressed vs. Feeling Blue Depression Sadness Affects as many as 1 in 6 people. Can happen to anyone. Can make you feel sad, empty or hopeless Can be a feeling of slight or intense unhappiness Constant symptoms last for 2 weeks or longer Can make you feel down from time to time. LEARNING THE DISTINCTION

12. Depression Treatments Lifestyle changes eat healthy, sleep well etc. Psychotherapy Antidepressant medications prescribed by ur doctor. Vitamins and supplements prescribed by doctor.

13. SELF-HARM The act of harming your own body on purpose, such as cutting or burning. It's usually not meant as sucide attempt. This can be a harmful way to cope with emotional pain, sadness,anger and stress. SUICIDE Some people try to end there life in order to end the suffering, such people needs reassurance time to time.

14. WHY PEOPLE HARM THEMSELVES This can be there way of coping with emotional distress, or a way of punishing themselves. It can be linked to bad experiences in past or present.

15. How to Get Help. 1. Talk to your doctor. 2. Reach out to other people. 3. Seek more mental health information. Talk to a professional about your signs and symptoms Talk to your loved once or join a community with alike people Do not rely on internet for answers ask from a professional.

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