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The Implications of COVID-19 for Mental Health and Substance Use

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 The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic crisis have adversely impacted the mental health and created additional obstacles for individuals already suffering from mental illness and drug use disorders. There are also concerns about deteriorating mental health caused by burnout among front line staff and increased anxiety or mental illness among those with poor physical health. Those with pre-pandemic mental illness and drug use disorders , and those newly infected , would likely need services for mental wellbeing and drug use. The pandemic highlights current and emerging obstacles to accessing care for mental health and drug use disorders.

Depression

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 Depression is a general issue in mental health involving a depressed mood and a lack of interest in operations. Your energy, hope, and drive are drained by  depression, making it hard to take the steps that will help you feel better. Often it can seem exhausting or difficult to put into action just thinking about the things you can do to feel better, like exercising or spending time with friends.

How to Deal with Anxiety Disorders?

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 Anxiety is a natural hazard reaction, the automatic fight-or - flight response of the body that is activated when you feel threatened, under pressure, or face a tough situation, such as a job interview, test, or first date. Anxiety isn't always a negative thing in moderation. It will help you stay alert and focused, encourage you to act, and inspire you to solve issues. But when anxiety is persistent or debilitating, when the relationships and everyday life are interfered with by thoughts and fears. Quick breathing exercises make for successful anxiety medication, whether its constant concern interfering with your everyday life, or the fear of having another panic attack or nightmares that don't let you sleep, will help you break free, cut tension and experience peace. Although it can be disabling to have an anxiety disorder, stopping you from enjoying the life you want, it is vital to know you're not alone. Anxiety disorders are, and are extremely treatable, among the mos...

World Mental Health Day

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 World Mental Health Day is an international day for education, recognition and activism against social stigma in the area of global mental health. On the initiative of the World Federation for Mental Health, a multinational mental health organization with representatives and connections in over 150 countries, it was first celebrated in 1992.  On 10 October each year, World Mental Health Day is celebrated, with the overall goal of raising awareness of mental health problems around the world and mobilizing efforts to improve mental health. For all those focused on mental health issues, The Day offers an opportunity to speak about their efforts and what more needs to be done to make mental health services a priority for people around the world.

Positivism

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  ' "What we achieve inwardly will change outer reality"              - Plutarch It epitomizes the idea that our thoughts manifest themselves through our actions and our inner happiness is the result of our conscious effort in striving for a life of virtue.By bringing our whole selves into the work place and truely showing up we give others a way to do this too.Taking time with people to let them see more of us and feel free to ask for help so as to ensure strong mental health.

Self-Analysis-The Road to Improvement of Your Mental Health

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  Self- analysis is the most substantial path to inculcate good character and moral values in us. Your attitude, your way of thinking, your decision and choices and your action depend on how you think of your own potential and attitude that helps to improve mentality of an individual. Be self-determined, and work not only for your benefits but also to help friends and do some community service. Your hardship and good notion will never go in vain. You will have the ideal image of yourself in you. Before dawn changes to dusk, try to recall your achievements throughout the day. And if you find any weakness of yours, analysis and try your self best to find different means  for improving the following day. That's how you will grow and change your mentality.

The Intituition Towards Self-Discovery

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  Understanding your strengths and weaknesses is an unending process of self-discovery and creative evolution. The dreams, aspirations, personal values, talents, and your personal traits may not always seem to matter much in the rush of daily  life. Nevertheless, knowing these characteristics can give you plenty of insight into your innerself. If you have reached a point in life where you find yourself asking, "Who am I, really?" Exploring and discovering yourself, examining your life, figuring out what's missing and taking steps towards fulfillment are the intuitions to lead a healthy and positive mental health .