THE INTANGIBLE HEALTH

 


For a long time, mental health has been stigmatised by society, according to Galderisi et al., (2017), the World Health Organisation describes mental health as “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" (pp.01). There is a problem with this quote or definition, because it does not mention that mental health is susceptible to harm, as the definition only portrays the positive aspects of mental health.

This definition does not mention in depth how mental health crisis is wreaking havoc in today's world. Angell (2011) mentions how mental health is a raging epidemic, but the WHO (World Health Organisation) definition does not mention this. This blog aims to work towards this idea that "mental health" is not only a positive thing. Mental health is always at risk of being sick, and how to take care of our mental health also as it is intangible people always tend to overlook the fact that mental sickness is also a real sickness.

Taking Care of Our Mental Health

According to the NHS of England, there are a few ways that we could do to take care of our mental health. The first thing that we should do to achieve mental wellbeing is to connect with family, go out with friends and engage in entertaining activities and step out of the cubicle of everyday life. Secondly NHS mentions, physical activity is a very important factor which is essential for keeping our mental health on the top. Exercising helps retain our mental wellbeing by raising our self-esteem and causes chemical changes in the brain which positively changes the mood in a positive manner. Boosting our self confidence through learning new skills is another way of making sure that our mental health is looked after. Learning new     skills give a sense of achievement and in the process gives our brain a positive boost. Charity is also seen as a great mean to care for one’s own mental wellbeing. Charity creates a sense of reward in oneself and produces positive feelings in the brain, as a result charity brings a sense of purpose and self-worth. 


Importance of Mental Health

The Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), claims that mental health is necessary for overall health. Mental health is shown to have outstanding effects on heart health, it is directly connected to diabetes and stroke. Studies with the CDC shows that bad mental health is responsible for early death among some people also people who have chronic conditions could become worse with depression and anxiety and other mental health issues. Seeing as how mental health is related to so many health issues it is very important to take care of our mental health. 



Angell, M., 2011. The epidemic of mental illness: Why. The New York Review of Books, 58(11), pp.20-22.


CDC (2021). Learn About Mental Health - Mental Health - CDC. [online] www.cdc.gov. Available at: https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/learn/index.htm#:~:text=Mental%20health%20includes%20our%20emotional.

 Galderisi, S., Heinz, A., Kastrup, M., Beezhold, J. and Sartorius, N., 2015. Toward a new definition of mental health. World psychiatry, 14(2), p.231.

NHS (2019). 5 Steps to Mental Wellbeing. [online] nhs.uk. Available at: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/self-help/guides-tools-and-activities/five-steps-to-mental-wellbeing/.

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