Mental health

Mental health

From: Adam Mikhael bin Ameer Mahmud
Class: 2 Ikram

Teacher Fatin Syahirah SMKA Sheikh Haji Mohd. Said Library Teacher

What is mental health

Mental health, defined by the World Health Organization
(WHO), is "a state of well-being in which the individual realizes
his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of
life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a
contribution to his or her community".

Factors affecting mental health

Factor 1: Economic factors

Unemployment has been shown to hurt an individual's emotional
well-being, self-esteem, and more broadly their mental health.
Increasing unemployment has been shown to have a significant impact
on mental health, predominantly depressive disorders. This is an
important consideration when reviewing the triggers for mental health
disorders in any population survey.

Factor 2: stress

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health discuss how a certain
amount of stress is a normal part of daily life. Small doses of stress help
people meet deadlines, be prepared for presentations, be productive and
arrive on time for important events. However, long-term stress can
become harmful. When stress becomes overwhelming and prolonged, the
risks for mental health problems and medical problems increase.

How to sustain mental health

Get plenty of sleep Activity and exercise Get plenty of sunlight

Eat well Do things for others Connect with others and be sociable

Avoid alcohol, smoking and drugs

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