The importance of mental health.

 

THE IMPORTANCE OF MENTAL HEALTH.

Mental health refers to our social, emotional and psychological well-being. It depends on internal and external factors.

When we experience difficult times, be they work, personal, emotional, family or financial, the demands can be very high and, at times, they can exceed our ability to handle them. This can have a negative impact on our mental health.

ACCORDING TO THE CDC, MENTAL HEALTH CAN BE DAMAGED BY THE FOLLOWING CAUSES:

 Difficult life experiences.

 Living with (or close to) life conditions such as disability, or chronic diseases such as cancer or diabetes.

1. Biological (hereditary) factors or chemical imbalances in the brain.

2. Use of alcohol or drugs.

3. Feelings of loneliness or isolation.

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO TAKE CARE OF OUR MENTAL HEALTH?

Mental health has a direct impact on our way of thinking, feeling and acting. It determines how we respond to stress, how we relate to other people, and how we make decisions. This is why it is as important to take care of it as we take care of our physical body.

"Did you know that mental conditions such as depression increase the risk of physical diseases such as diabetes."

 Statistics on mental health in Mexico

According to the Scientific and Technological Advisory Forum, in its Mental Health report for the Congress of the Union in 2018, "17% of people in Mexico have at least one mental disorder and one in four will suffer from it at least once once in his life. Currently, of those affected, only one in five receives treatment.

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