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About Mental Health Wellness

  • Mental health is not just the absence of mental disorders; it is a positive state of well-being in which an individual can cope with the normal stresses of life, work productively, and contribute to their community.
  • Mental health is wellbeing, prevention on mental disorders, treatment and rehabilitation
  • It is estimated that one in seven Indians suffered from mental disorders of varying severity.
  • Effective mental health care often involves a holistic approach, combining therapy, medication (where necessary), lifestyle changes, and social support. It's crucial to address both symptoms and underlying causes
  • National Mental Health Survey reports a treatment gap of 83% for all mental disorders.
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Types of Mental Health

Spectrum and dynamic

It’s important to note that mental health exists on a spectrum and dynamic in nature.

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Mental health

Everyone’s experience with mental health is unique, and the severity and manifestation of these illness can vary widely.

Seeking professional

Seeking professional help from mental health professionals, such as psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors, or therapists, is crucial for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.

Healthcare is important

Additionally, mental health conditions can coexist with physical health issues, emphasizing the importance of an integrated approach to healthcare is important.

Here are some common types of mental health issues:

Anxiety Disorders

  1. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
  2. Panic Disorder
  3. Social Anxiety Disorder
  4. Specific Phobias
  5. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  6. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Eating Disorders

  1. Anorexia Nervosa
  2. Bulimia Nervosa
  3. Binge-Eating Disorder

Trauma-Related Disorders

  1. Acute Stress Disorder
  2. Adjustment Disorders
  3. Reactive Attachment Disorder

Sleep Disorders

  1. Insomnia
  2. Sleep Apnea
  3. Parasomnias (e.g., sleepwalking, night terrors)

Mood Disorders

  1. Major Depressive Disorder (Depression)
  2. Bipolar Disorder (Manic-Depressive Illness)

Personality Disorders

  1. Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
  2.  Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)
  3. Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD)

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

  1. Substance Abuse Disorders (e.g., alcohol, drugs)
  2. Gambling Disorder

Neurocognitive Disorders

  1. Alzheimer’s Disease
  2. Mild Cognitive Impairment
  3. Vascular Dementia

Psychotic Disorders

  1. Schizophrenia
  2. Schizoaffective Disorder

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

  1. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  2. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Dissociative Disorders

  1. Dissociative Identity Disorder (formerly known as Multiple Personality Disorder)
  2. Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder

Impulse-Control and Conduct Disorders

  1. Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
  2. Conduct Disorder