Blog

Mental Health is the most important yet the most ignored aspect of one’s Health. Mental Health is a prime concern worldwide and India is not far behind in sharing this. The maxim “There is No Health Without Mental Health” underlies the fact that mental health is an integral and essential component of health.

Indian Scenario:-

In 2017, 197.3 million people had Mental Health in India, of which depression and anxiety disorder were on the top. To make it more understandable, one in seven Indian were affected by Mental Disorders of varying severity in 2017.

What is stress?

Stress can be defined as any type of change that causes Physical, Emotional or Psychological Strain. Stress is your body’s response to anything that requires attention or action. Stress can be short term or long term. Chronic Stress can take a Serious toll on Mental and Physical Health.

Signs of Stress: -

Common signs of Stress include:

• Mood Fluctuation
• Sleep and Appetite Disturbances
• Low Energy/Weakness
• Racing Heartbeats
• Muscle Tension and Pains E.G., Headache, Body Ache
• Trembling
• Concentration Problems
• Negative /Anxious Thoughts
• Lack of Confidence
• Impairment in Relations and Work
• Easy Irritability

Q. Can Stress affect my Physical Health?: -

Absolutely. Diabetes, Heart Diseases, Digestive Diseases are some of the many disorders which have Mental Stress as one of the important underlying causes.

Q. What can I do to Manage Stress?

What can I do to Manage Stress?

Some Self-Help Tips:

1. Start Maintaining Stress Journal.
2. Give up on Unhealthy ways of coping up e.g., Alcohol, Tobacco, Junk Food.
3. Keep Eating and Sleeping Schedule Regular.
4. Introduce Physical Activity and Meditation in Your Daily Routine.
5. Talk to and Socialize with your Friends and Family.
6. Try to Manage Time by Making a Priority List

Q. What if I still feel Stressed out after Implementing all the Self-Help Tips?

Consult a Psychiatrist (Mental Health Professional). Medicines and Counselling/Therapy are available which are Safe and Effective.

“INTO MENTAL HEALTH: INSPIRED, INFORMED, INVOLVED.”