Mental Illness – Everything You Should Know!

Everyone wants to live a healthy and active life but not many people know what actually health is. Health does not only mean absence of a disease. According to World Health Organization (WHO) “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity”. Actually, there is no health without mental health treatments. Many people do not have any concept of mental health care; they think that physical health is the only and complete health.

According to World Health Organization (WHO), Mental Health treatment 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” (WHO, 2014). WHO further states that treatment programs of mental health constitutes the “Subjective well-being, perceived self-efficacy, autonomy, competence, intergenerational dependence, and self-actualization of one’s intellectual and emotional potential, among others” (WHO,2014).

Mental health care is actually good and well-being which means a person is satisfied with life, enjoys the life well, being happy, prosper in life, comfortable and good quality of life. It is a broad and multidimensional term. Mental literally means “relating to mind” and health means condition of mind or body. Mental health rehab refers to how well an individual is mentally, emotionally, intellectually, socially and cognitively. Physical health refers to how well the body and each system of body are functioning. Health is the combination of mental and physical health along with overall well-being.

Mental health care means a person is mentally in a good and productive state. Poor health means that a person has difficulty in emotions, interpersonal relations, judgement or other cognitions, they need rehab center for mental health. When someone is in poor health, they are not able to understand things well or may not be able to concentrate well. It could also mean that the person has some mental illness or problems.

Characteristics of Good Mental Stability

Good health not only refers to the absence of diseases, but it also means that the person is functioning well, and it also help protects in developing mental illnesses. Positive and healthy mental state has following characteristics:

• Emotional Stability
• Optimism
• Patience
• Good Self-esteem and confidence
• Good concentration and attention
• Good memory
• Good coping skills
• Resilience
• Enjoys good, positive, healthy relationships
• Knows about limits and boundaries
• Getting help where necessary
• Can learn well
• Satisfaction with life
• Accepts responsibility and mistakes
• Feeling energetic
• Absence of mental illnesses / emotional problems / relationship issues

If someone in your loved one has metal health issues then you can refer them to us we are providing treatment programs of mental health and well-being.

Characteristics of Mental Illness

Poor mental health is common but that does not necessarily mean that the person is mad or has a very serious mental disorder. It is an indication that the person may develop a mental disorder sooner or later. It could show that the person has either developed a mental illness or is on the verge of having a breakdown or having some emotional, behavioral or cognitive problem.

Mental illness is an umbrella term for all of the mental disorders which can be diagnosed by a mental health rehab or professional. It constitutes of all major and minor mental health problems as well as the illnesses/disorders. These include neurosis (anxiety disorders), psychosis (losing contact with reality) or early warning signs which if ignored can become a serious problem.

Poor health looks like as follows:

• Lack of emotional stability
• Poor concentration and attention
• Lacking decision-making and judgement
• Aggression
• Low self-esteem and confidence
• Easily distracted
• Lethargy
• Unable to cope with daily life problems well
• Running from responsibility
• Not satisfied with life
• Pessimism
• Poor memory
• Poor relations
• Lacking interest in life
• Blaming others
• Diet and sleep changes
• Unable to cope with changes
• Worrying / stress / anxiety
• Drug and alcohol issues
• Talking very fast or do not talk at all
• Tearfulness

Taking care of your health is very important for overall wellbeing and good quality of life. If you or anyone you know is struggling with poor mental health or any mental illness, you can refer them to PRC Clifton Karachi or call at 0341-1959599 for more information or guidance.