Awareness:What is mental health why it is important to solve

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 Nearly according to estimate billion people all over the world suffer from some form of mental disorder. 40 seconds someone dies by suicide. It has been studied that depression is the leading cause of illness and disability among children and adolescents.

This came in the message of the United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, on the occasion of World Mental Health Day, which is observed annually on 10 October.

World Mental Health Day provides an opportunity to raise awareness of mental health issues and mobilize efforts to support them. 

Suicide can occur at any age and is the second leading cause of death among 15-29-year-olds worldwide.

Mr. Guterres noted that all of these cases had occurred, even before the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. He added:

“. Many groups including the elderly, women, children and people with mental illnesses are at risk of developing severe ill health in the medium and long term if no action is taken.”

Few beneficiaries of the services

The Secretary-General of the United Nations stressed that addressing mental health problems is essential to achieving universal health coverage. "And they deserve our commitment. Very few people benefit from quality mental health services."

In low- and middle-income countries, according to Mr. Antonio Guterres, more than 75 per cent of people with mental illness receive no treatment at all.

Overall, governments spend according to estimate about, less than 2 percent of their health budgets on treating mental health conditions. This is an unsustainable situation.

Guterres noted that we can no longer overlook the need to significantly boost investment in mental health

The importance of mental health, with the participation of a number of prominent speakers from around the Arab world, on the occasion of International Women's Day.

The session was moderated by Rania Atallah, a specialist in mental health and psychotherapy, and highlighted the fact that women suffer the greatest amount of suffering due to the Corona pandemic.

The session hosted prominent Arab women in this field, and discussed the issue of diversity in the Middle East, and some of the prevailing issues in the region related to mental health.

Samar Al-Sharfa, Founding CEO of She is Arab, said: “The idea of   the need for treatment and mental health continues to be a source of great annoyance and social embarrassment for large segments of people in the Arab world, but this should not happen, and we hope that through these dialogues we will be able to Highlighting the importance of addressing such issues without embarrassment or fear of opinions or prejudices.

“The world is facing a mental health crisis that has affected everyone, especially women,” said Vishnu Karla, General Manager of Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies, during his opening speech at the session.

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The term mindfulness has become so frequent these days that few people can explain what it really means.

In its simplest form, mindfulness means paying attention to the present moment without judging the outside thoughts that creep into our minds.

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The term has become popular in recent years after many companies have chosen it to address health-conscious millennials, although its intent varies depending on the product being marketed.

This term often forms an umbrella under which many other terms, from mindful eating to mindful skiing – yes! These terms really do exist.

Although psychologists have lauded the mental health benefits of mindfulness—research has claimed it can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety—

Read on to find out everything you need about mindfulness, from how it works to how you can benefit from it.

What is full awareness?

Mindfulness is all about taking a break from the usual activities of your daily life and thinking only about the present moment.

According to Sharon Hadley, chief executive of the Oxford Center for Mindfulness, it is primarily about encouraging the individual to pay more attention to what is going on in their body and mind.

"It's a term used to describe a set of interventions or practices that we can learn to help us develop this ability," she told The Independent.

How does mindfulness work?

When you do mindfulness exercises, you stop focusing on anything but your body and your breathing, Mind says on its websites

You can find some helpful tips on how to do this without getting distracted at Mindful.org.

The NHS also explains the role of mindfulness in helping to feel liberated and to better understand oneself and one's emotions.

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Mindfulness has a positive effect on our overall health by making us more aware of our thoughts and feelings, as well as our environment,

has been shown that there is a relationship between the application of mindfulness strategies in various aspects of our lives and a number of benefits that start with improving our relationship with food and relieving smartphone addiction and ending with enhancing body image and improving our sexual life.

Can it help with mental health problems?

Research has found the role of mindfulness in treating a number of mental illnesses, such as depression, anxiety and stress.

The Institute for National Guidance to Improve Health and Social Care also recommends the use of mindfulness-based techniques to help reduce social anxiety, the term used to describe an intense fear of social situations.

One recent study claimed that mindfulness strategies can be “as effective” as cognitive behavioral therapy in relieving the pain and chronic symptoms of depression.

Mind adds that a number of researchers are currently studying the possibility of using mindfulness in the treatment of more complex conditions, such as bipolar disorder and psychosis, although it is not clear how to use it in these contexts so far, because the study is still in its early stages. .

How can you be more aware?

While anyone can experience mindfulness, it's not always easy, says Stephen Buckley, Mind's chief information officer.

"If you are currently experiencing severe psychological problems, it is best to see a specialist for treatment and support, and then try mindfulness practice when you feel better."

However, there are some simple methods one can use to practice mindfulness in their daily life.

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For example, the NHS suggests trying new things on a regular basis, such as choosing a new place for lunch or sitting in a different place at the next meeting; This may help you to "observe what is being said in a new way," according to what is stated on the authority's website.

Alternatively, silent characterization of thoughts and feelings can be a useful way to deal with stressful situations, such as saying to yourself if you feel anxious about an exam, etc