What are the top 5 mental health issues?

According to mental health research conducted by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): While a variety of other mental health concerns are both topical and common among students today, this article limits itself to five prevalent issues: depression, anxiety, suicide, eating disorders, and addiction.

How can I improve my emotional health?

Physical exercise releases endorphins that reduce stress and lift mood, helping to combat anxiety and depression. Adequate sleep decreases the risk of depression and increases resilience. Ten to 15 minutes of sunlight a day increases happiness.

What ways to recognize good mental health?

Taking care of your body. The mind and body are connected.

Setting goals. People with good mental health are motivated,they have a direction in life and are doing something every day to move forward.

Knowing how to relax.

Maintaining meaningful relationships.

Being okay with trying therapy.

How to talk to someone about their mental health?

Stay calm and be patient. Many people who’re actively psychotic find others threatening,which can lead to agitation,and being calm and kind can go a long way to temper

Listen but respect personal space and be cautious. People with psychosis can be somewhat unpredictable at times and,if you feel unsafe or threatened,don’t feel obligated to continue in

Offer assistance if feasible. If someone seems distressed,offer to help them find a police officer or get to an emergency department if they’re willing,but only go so far

Don’t try to counter their symptoms. If someone is hearing voices or has delusional beliefs (paranoid beliefs are most common),don’t tell them these voices or beliefs aren’t reality.

Recognize your own limits. People with psychosis need kindness and support but,in addition,very likely need treatment with a psychiatric team.

Recognize the limitations of the illness. Psychotic illnesses have multi-fold effects on the brain,potentially including cognitive impairment and also insight issues.