“It’s no coincidence that four of the
six letters in health are “heal” – Ed Northstrum
Mental illness can be seen
as a major issue nowadays. We come across individuals who suffer from various
psychological problems which affects on how they think, feel and behave. The
world health organization (WHO) has defined mental health as a state of
well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can
cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully,
and is able to make a contribution to her or his community.
Mental health needs a
great deal of attention and one should not be ashamed of speaking or having a conversation
on this topic publicly. Mental illness refers to a wide range of disorders that
affect individuals thinking pattern and behavior, examples are- Depression,
Anxiety, Suicide, Traumas, emotional intelligence etc. I have come across many
individuals who suffer from some or the other psychological problems and just
showing a little compassion and support in improving their quality of life,
does wonders, my experience says it all.
A mental illness can make a person miserable and
cause troubles in their work life and relationships. One cannot improve quality
of life just by medicines but also by love and care we show towards them. There
is this wonderful quote given by Robin Williams, “You treat a disease, you win,
you lose. You treat a person, I guarantee you, you’ll win, no matter what the
outcome.” If we follow this given quote, we actually can improve the quality of
life to a greater extent. Mental health strengthens one’s ability to make good
life choices and can enjoy their life by coping up with daily life problems.
Our aim as Individuals
should be of spreading knowledge about mental health and encourage its practice
in all sections of the society. This awareness is essential to improve well-being
and also to get rid of the stigma that is faced by individuals suffering from mental
health problems/ disorders.
‘When “I” is replaced by
“We” even illness becomes wellness ‘– Unknown
