THE LINK TEAM
It is often said that health is wealth. Typically, being healthy transcends being physically fit or active to perform our daily activities; good health also involves mental and social well-being.
Mental wellness is a topic that is barely attended to. Regrettably so, as it causes nearly a million deaths yearly across the world – according to a WHO research in 2014, about 800,000 people die annually from suicide, mainly due to depression.
When a person is physically ill, diagnosed with cancer, or a stroke, it is usually apparent because they cannot carry out their usual tasks. They become weak, and hence they get help – even without asking.
However, mental unwellness cannot be diagnosed from an eye-test; therefore, we must make a more conscious effort to recognize signs within ourselves and others.
Many times people do not know that they are sick because they aren’t symptomatic. Hence, they do not seek medical attention. A person infected with HIV may not show symptoms for years, so they may not seek medical help, even though they are dying inside. In the same vein, many people have mental ailments, and they fail to realize this. There is a lack of general knowledge of mental health illness and how they manifest - even asymptotically. For example, feelings of forcing oneself to feel happy.
Here are three factors that subtly contribute to poor mental wellness.
LACK OF OFFLINE RELATIONSHIPS
In the 21st century, everything seems to be advanced, and nearly all processes can be automated. However, humans are not computers. It is crucial to have a healthy balance between social media and the real world. The essence of keeping strong connections with family and close friends cannot be overestimated because they can understand situations that you are going through and can offer practical solutions even as small as being a listening ear.
Having a few friends online is good, but having real relationships offline matters. Make a few phone calls rather than the regular text, entertain [safe] visits, and do not enjoy your own company excessively as this is a recipe for overthinking and depression.
EXCESSIVE BROODING
You may have experienced failure at school, work, or you may feel like you have failed in holding your family together. However, you must make a conscious effort to see things from another perspective.
You must decide to view the glass as half-full rather than half-empty. In short, you must celebrate your wins, this will put you on a pedestal for even bigger wins, and your depressing results will be blotted out.
POOR COMMUNICATION
Many people encounter several challenges in life, but they keep it all to themselves for many different reasons. At times, people get offended by the actions of friends and relatives. Communication is vital to fostering excellent interpersonal relationships with people and freeing your mind of debris emanating from diverse burdens. Good communication removes the potential of conflict and brings about peace. When there is tranquility, depression and mental breakdowns stay far away.
The most popular reasons for poor mental health and depression are addiction, grief, poor grades at school, poor finances, and the likes. However, these psychological aspects of our life must also be looked into so that we don’t unconsciously sink into the abyss of poor mental health.
Remember that these factors are “asymptomatic,” so they may not physically tell on you, but there’s a massive battle within you. Hence, overcome yourself from within, celebrate your little wins, establish good communication with people, and live a happier healthier life!
Mental wellness is a topic that is barely attended to. Regrettably so, as it causes nearly a million deaths yearly across the world – according to a WHO research in 2014, about 800,000 people die annually from suicide, mainly due to depression.
When a person is physically ill, diagnosed with cancer, or a stroke, it is usually apparent because they cannot carry out their usual tasks. They become weak, and hence they get help – even without asking.
However, mental unwellness cannot be diagnosed from an eye-test; therefore, we must make a more conscious effort to recognize signs within ourselves and others.
Many times people do not know that they are sick because they aren’t symptomatic. Hence, they do not seek medical attention. A person infected with HIV may not show symptoms for years, so they may not seek medical help, even though they are dying inside. In the same vein, many people have mental ailments, and they fail to realize this. There is a lack of general knowledge of mental health illness and how they manifest - even asymptotically. For example, feelings of forcing oneself to feel happy.
Here are three factors that subtly contribute to poor mental wellness.
LACK OF OFFLINE RELATIONSHIPS
In the 21st century, everything seems to be advanced, and nearly all processes can be automated. However, humans are not computers. It is crucial to have a healthy balance between social media and the real world. The essence of keeping strong connections with family and close friends cannot be overestimated because they can understand situations that you are going through and can offer practical solutions even as small as being a listening ear.
Having a few friends online is good, but having real relationships offline matters. Make a few phone calls rather than the regular text, entertain [safe] visits, and do not enjoy your own company excessively as this is a recipe for overthinking and depression.
EXCESSIVE BROODING
You may have experienced failure at school, work, or you may feel like you have failed in holding your family together. However, you must make a conscious effort to see things from another perspective.
You must decide to view the glass as half-full rather than half-empty. In short, you must celebrate your wins, this will put you on a pedestal for even bigger wins, and your depressing results will be blotted out.
POOR COMMUNICATION
Many people encounter several challenges in life, but they keep it all to themselves for many different reasons. At times, people get offended by the actions of friends and relatives. Communication is vital to fostering excellent interpersonal relationships with people and freeing your mind of debris emanating from diverse burdens. Good communication removes the potential of conflict and brings about peace. When there is tranquility, depression and mental breakdowns stay far away.
The most popular reasons for poor mental health and depression are addiction, grief, poor grades at school, poor finances, and the likes. However, these psychological aspects of our life must also be looked into so that we don’t unconsciously sink into the abyss of poor mental health.
Remember that these factors are “asymptomatic,” so they may not physically tell on you, but there’s a massive battle within you. Hence, overcome yourself from within, celebrate your little wins, establish good communication with people, and live a happier healthier life!
