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Things You Should Know About Mental Health
Mental health is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as how a person thinks, acts, or feels in any particular scenario. It's not only about not having a mental illness; it is all about how we see ourselves and others, as well as how we deal with ordinary challenges. We all know that life is stressful for everyone. It's "regular." What matters is that we know how to deal with them.
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According to the World Health Organization, one out of every five people suffers from mental illness.​
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ABOUT 20% OF THE WORLD’S CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS HAVE MENTAL DISORDERS OR PROBLEMS
Half of all mental illnesses begin before the age of 14. Across cultures, similar disorders have been reported. Neuropsychiatric diseases (such as depression, anxiety, and ADHD) are among the most common causes of disability in young people around the world.
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MENTAL AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS ARE THE LEADING CAUSE OF DISABILITY WORLDWIDE
About 23% of all years lost because of disability is caused by mental and substance use disorders
ABOUT 800,000 PEOPLE WORLDWIDE COMMIT SUICIDE EVERY YEAR
This equates to one suicide fatality every 40 seconds. Suicide is the second most common cause of death among those aged 15 to 29. According to some estimates, for every adult who died by suicide, more than 20 others attempted suicide. Most suicides are caused by mental illnesses and the destructive use of alcohol around the world.
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STIGMA AND DISCRIMINATION AGAINST PATIENTS AND FAMILIES PREVENT PEOPLE FROM SEEKING MENTAL HEALTH CARE
Misconceptions and stigmas about mental illness are pervasive. Despite the fact that effective therapies exist for mental diseases, there is a widespread assumption that they are incurable or that persons who suffer from them are tough, incompetent decision-makers. This STIGMA can result in abuse, rejection, and isolation, as well as a lack of access to health treatment and assistance.