Mental Illness-Mental Well-Being: Some Misconceptions and What We Can Do

1. How would you feel if you or a loved one was diagnosed with a mental illness? Fortunately, mental illness is treatable. Let us examine a few things that will help us understand mental illness better.
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1. Some Important Facts About Mental Illness: Millions of people around the world suffer from mental illness and it affects the lives of their loved ones. One in four people will be affected by it at some point in their lives. Fatigue is one of the major reasons behind this worldwide disease. Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are among the most distressing and damaging mental illnesses. Although many people suffer from it, mental illness is still hidden, ignored and looked down upon.—World Health Organization (WHO).
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1. According to the World Health Organization, many people with mental illness are reluctant to seek treatment because of shame. What

1. is mental illness?
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1. According to experts, mental illness is a person's inability to think healthily, control emotions and behave properly. This condition often impairs a person's ability to express their feelings to others and cope with life's challenges. Symptoms may vary from person to person and depending on the illness and situation. Anyone can be affected regardless of gender, age, culture, race, religion or educational qualification and whether rich or poor. Mental illness is not the result of any personal weakness or character flaw. With appropriate treatment, individuals can be cured and lead a productive and happy life.

1. Stress, depression What to do with mental illness?

1. Get treatment as per the advice of a 
qualified psychiatrist. (Proper counseling is a very important part)

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1. Stick to a balanced and consistent daily schedule of two.

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1. Be busy with three tasks.

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1. Get enough sleep.

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1. Take time to relax.

1. Eat six

1. nutritious and balanced meals.

1. Avoid drinking alcohol

1. and taking drugs you were not told to take.

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1. Do not isolate yourself from others. Spend time with people you trust and care about.

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1. focus on your spiritual needs.