Stress and Welfare
July 22, 2020Strategic Human Resource Management
November 9, 2020Mental health is as important as physical health for any human. This requires support and conditioning right from childhood. Psychiatrists claim that one in 10 people are affected by mental illness in adulthood. And 70% of them are due to improper conditioning in the adolescent age. When we say this, the kids in high school and college are the most affected. The implications of this can be experienced in the later stages of their life too. The impact is critical and needs attention. Having said that, the common symptoms of mental sickness at a young age can be seen as
- Depression: A person at a young age gets into this because of various reasons. It can be academics, personal acquaintance and devoid of love too.
- Anxiety Disorder: This is a collective feature of depression and tensed outlook. This is due to a lack of courage and continuous peer pressure.
- Conduct Disorder: This is obvious when the above two things are in kids, they automatically tend to behave weird.
When we talk about emotional well being, the above mentioned are primary outcomes of a person’s mental health. This also has direct implications with their physical health. The shocking fact is, most of the people who are facing these problems are not being intervened either customary support or even clinical treatments. As such, no extreme treatments need to be given, but support in different forms can help them sustain good emotional nature in them. Let us take a look at a few factors that can be of great healing to these chronic mental diseases.
Physical health Determines Mental health: This is an essential factor that needs to be kept in mind always. A person’s mental stability has a direct implication of all the aspects that he is going through in the young age. One such aspect is proper food and diet factors. When we say diet, it does not mean any fitness regime but proper nutritious food. At the same time, maintaining consistency in good eating habits has health benefits. This automatically triggers mental stability too.
Physical Exercises: Please Stop cellphone games, this not only hampers exposure but also restricts physical movement. It is not only science but common sense, a person’s physical ability plays a vital role in setting the right mindset. Outdoor games and exercising have a brilliant effect on the mind. Physical tiredness due to such activities can flush out all the negative feelings. Proper exposure and freedom to play outdoors can promote fabulous mental well-being at a young age. The movement of limbs shall help trigger a better mindset in a person.
Involve with the Family: This is one important aspect where most of the youngsters are missing out. They completely rely on friends. This pattern must be broken and parents must take initiatives to involve them with other family members too. This gives them security. The main reason for the students to get connected with their friends is the feeling of insecurity in the parents in discussing a lot of things. That freedom must be offered and the parents must stop being judgmental so that the kids can open up. As elders, we must act like a sink for your ward’s worries.
Admit in College that Looks after the Well-being of the Pupils: As a parent, admitting them in college is not an achievement, but find a college where his interests and mental ability is not tarnished. The Universities must come up with plans to boost the mental well being of their students. This is the age where thoughts of distraction and influence of others become prominent. And it is crucial to curb it in the bud stage.
While the above-mentioned factors deeply involve parents’ and teachers’ support. The people at their young age can help themselves invariably too. It is a matter of feeling responsible for themselves. Awareness towards such maturity in dealing with their mental stability is most essential in the current circumstances.
Have an Awareness on Mental Health: This is an important step as a student to combat mental sickness. For you to promote mental wellbeing in you, you must be aware of the symptoms and features. This awareness shall bring a change in you to fight it. Or at least to share it with any of your trusted companions.
Build Strength to Face Challenges: This can be inculcated but as a human, you must nourish this in you. Most mental problems arise from the fact that we are not ready to face it. We do not have the confidence and courage that it can be brought to normalcy. First up, you must be aware of the problem. Secondly, you must face it boldly.
Share it with Your Parents: This is a critical step. You must share things with your parents. This helps not only to gain confidence but also security. Sharing things with your parents can lessen the burden. It can create a peaceful environment and your parents will start understanding you too.
Accept people for what they are: This might sound philosophical but a good one to maintain a good mental state. Most of the emotional problems come with judgements and expectations. This can be avoided by accepting people for what they are. This acceptance can happen only when you understand everyone in this world is different.
Do things that you Like: The world is free and you can do things that you like, However, watch out for things that do not harm others. Pick up a sport and start playing. Spend time on things that are interesting and productive. Pick up a hobby that connects you with nature. You can also start working out regularly.
Mental well-being requires overall support. The emotional balance starts from home and gets moulded in the Universities. Equal responsibility is also on the teachers and the colleges for restoring the mental health of the kids. It requires you to understand them and also acknowledge their aspirations. All the Best!!!