Mental health

 Psychological problems of personality and options for their solution

 

Mental health is a state of the intellectual and emotional sphere, the basis of which is a feeling of mental comfort, which ensures an adequate behavioral response. Such a state is determined by both biological and social needs, as well as the possibilities of their satisfaction.

 

It is worth remembering that physical health and mental state are inseparable and interconnected. Therefore, a harmonious personality should take care not only of his mental state, intellectual development, social status, but also of his general health.

 

Portrait of a psychologically healthy person

 

Healthy Lifestyle;

acceptance of oneself as a person worthy of respect:

individuality - acceptance of yourself as you are;

ecological skill - a person's ability to actively choose and create his own environment that corresponds to the psychological conditions of his life and a person's ability to maintain positive, warm, trusting relationships with others;

and adequate self-esteem - understanding one's capabilities, abilities and their correct assessment without expecting praise and acceptance from others;

understanding of one's own feelings, emotions and the ability to express them correctly;

the presence of a goal and meaning of life, as well as activities aimed at achieving this goal;

self-improvement - it is not enough to achieve the characteristics that were described above, it is important to develop one's own potential and be open to new experiences.

The listed factors are more fully implemented when:

intellectual saturation of life,

creative work,

family well-being.

Our mental makeup is too complex, dynamic, and ambiguous to be maintained in just one way. In this regard, one should learn to recognize and respond to signs of deterioration of mental health.

 

Emotional and cognitive signs

 

Depressed (depressed) or elevated mood

A feeling of anxiety and unreasonable anxiety

Irritability or manifestations of anger towards oneself or others

Repeated negative thoughts about oneself, about others, about the future

Decreased concentration and attention

Apathy, inattention

Physiological signs

Insomnia or oversleeping

Persistent tiredness, fatigue, or overactivity or excess energy

Change in appetite. Malnutrition or overeating

Problems with digestion, stomach, intestines

Physical pains - headache, heart, lower back, muscle pain

Increased or decreased sexual needs

Motor retardation or a sharp increase in motor activity

Social signs

Lack of desire to communicate with people, difficulties with functioning in a team

Excessive social activity in real life or in social networks

Difficulty in communicating with people

Abuse of alcohol, narcotic substances, medicines

Problems in school or at work when completing tasks

Lack of life interests, motivation.

Separately, these signs can characterize temporary deviations from the norm, but collectively they can be evidence of deterioration of mental health.

 

If these signs appear for more than two weeks, then they should be considered as symptoms of possible mental illnesses.

 

Two weeks is a critical period, after which it will no longer be possible to "pull yourself together", relax.

 

Remember that crises, psychological problems, etc. may occur in the life of every person, but do not hesitate to seek help from specialists.

 

So , a psychologically healthy person  is, first of all, a spontaneous and creative person, cheerful and cheerful, open and such that he knows himself and the surrounding world not only with his mind, but also with his feelings and intuition. She fully accepts herself and at the same time recognizes the value and uniqueness of the people around her. Such a person puts responsibility for his life first of all on himself and learns from adverse situations. Her life is filled with meaning, although she does not always formulate it for herself. It is in constant development and, of course, contributes to the development of other people.