Mental health is important: stay alert
Caroline Guo Feiying
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Severe mental disorders include mood disorders (severe depression and bipolar disorder), anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, dementia
And developmental disabilities.In this article, I will discuss mood disorders and their impact on our physical health, as well as some maintenance
Good mental health coping strategies.
Mood Disorder Research
In 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) pointed out that 2.64 million people worldwide suffer from major depression and 4500 million people suffer from anxiety.
Depression.Women are more likely to suffer from emotional disorders than men.The University of Hong Kong found that in 2019, nearly one in ten people in Hong Kong had depression
Depression symptoms.Many people have suicidal thoughts.In Canada, one in five Canadians suffers from mental illness.I am suffering from double
One of 1% of Canadians with phase affective disorder.
The correlation between mental health and physical health
Until recently, I did not understand the important connection between mental health and physical health.My own desire for dessert, plus
I don’t really understand the choice of the right food, and I’m not interested in exercise. This adds to the multiple stresses of my bipolar disorder.
He was diagnosed with type 1992 diabetes in 2.
I now know that people with severe mental illness are very likely to suffer from chronic physical illnesses, such as diabetes, high blood pressure,
Heart disease and stroke.In addition, people with chronic physical diseases (such as asthma and arthritis) have poor mental health
risks of.
I was in a coma for two weeks
I was in a coma for two weeks due to an overdose of drugs prescribed by a psychiatrist.A tracheotomy must be performed.I must thank God for giving
I survived.My coma made me realize that I need to take care of my health.I am taking appropriate medications for mental illness and diabetes
When the dose of the drug.
Lifestyle changes
1. Exercise
I now know that exercise is important.I joined the YMCA.During the pandemic, I used YouTube videos for
exercise.I find that my mood improves after exercise.
2. Nutritious foods and supplements
I try my best to choose healthy food.I always look at the label before buying.I haven't eaten ice cream or white for a long time
Rice.Harvard Medical School research shows that omega-3 fatty acids can help stabilize mood disorders.Since the coma,
I have been taking this supplement.In the past, I didn't like cooking.But the pandemic forced me to cook at home, and now I find
I like it.Surprisingly, my diabetes test results are now always perfect.
3. Sleep
One symptom of my bipolar disorder is insomnia.I now take a small dose of sleep aid and sleep for eight to nine hours.Sleep on every
Individuals are important.
4. Reduce stress
When I got sick for the first time, my relatives rarely accepted me except for my Yinghua friends.I was teaching full-time, taking care of the young
Mai's mother.I feel a lot of pressure, and I don’t know any strategies to relieve the pressure.But now, I know.Every
Do things little by little, develop interests and build relationships with friends you know-these methods work well.
5. Enjoy the moment
At Yinghua, my classmates gave me the nickname "Worry".But now, as I grow older, I enjoy the
every moment.I believe in God and live for this day.
6. Confidence and self-esteem
Many emotionally disordered people lose confidence and self-esteem, partly because of the social stigma they encounter.Now i feel i
You can use your own experience to help others.
Conclusion
In order to maintain overall health, awareness of mental health is essential.