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A stress management guide with practical skills to help cope with stress during COVID-19. A few minutes daily to practice self-help techniques.
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Why Mental Health Matters during covid-19
Content Synopsis OVERVIEW OF KEY IDEAS The WHO Definition Common Disorders Mental Health Myths Feeling Depressed vs. Feeling Blue Self-harmvs. Suicide Developments in Law and Research
ISSUES WITH THE POSITIVE CONCEPTUALIZATION 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. The WHO Definition
CARRYING A GREAT WEIGHT Mental pain is less dramatic than physical pain, but it is more common and also more hard to bear. C.S. Lewis
Anxiety Disorders Mood disorders There are several types of anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, specific phobias, agoraphobia, social anxiety disorder and separation anxiety disorder. The most common types of mood disorders are major depression, dysthymia (dysthymic disorder), bipolar disorder, mood disorder due to a general medical condition, and substance-induced mood disorder. Common Disorders
450 million People who suffer from neurological disorders
300 million 60 million People affected by depression People affected by bipolar affective disorder
80 Mental Illness Among Adults 60 YEAR-ON-YEAR DATA FROM THE U.S. 40 20 0 Item 1 Item 2 Item 3 Item 4
RELATION TO OVERALL HEALTH Normally the body's natural defenses and good oral health care, such as daily brushing and flossing, keep bacteria under control. However, without proper oral hygiene, bacteria can reach levels that might lead to oral infections, such as tooth decay and gum disease. Importance of Mental Health
People with mental health issues are violent. Positive mental health allows people to:Realize their full potentialCope with the stresses of lifeWork productively Mental Health Myths
Item 5 20% Item 5 20% Item 5 20% Item 1 20% Item 1 20% Item 1 20% Mental Health Budget vs. Overall Budget Item 4 20% Item 4 20% Item 4 20% Item 2 20% Item 2 20% Item 2 20% Item 3 20% Item 3 20% Item 3 20% United States Egypt Australia