Congratulations!! You are not the one who ignores Mind Health!!
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May God bless those who ignore!
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Globally, mental illness affects more females (11.9%) than males (9.3%). (Our World in Data, 2018)
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Major depression, anxiety, alcohol use disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and dysthymia (persistent mild depression) were identified as leading causes of disability in the U.S. (U.S. Burden of Disease Collaborators, 2013)
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The mortality rate of those with mental disorders is significantly higher than the general population, with a median life expectancy loss of 10.1 years. (JAMA Psychiatry, 2015)
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970 million people worldwide have a mental health or substance abuse disorder. (Our World in Data, 2018)
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Anxiety is the most common mental illness in the world, affecting 284 million people. (Our World in Data, 2018)​
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It is estimated mental disorders are attributable to 14.3% of deaths worldwide, or approximately 8 million deaths each year. (JAMA Psychiatry, 2015)
People do not take mental health seriously since they are unaware of global statistics.
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Feeling sad or down
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Confused thinking or reduced ability to concentrate
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Excessive fears or worries, or extreme feelings of guilt
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Extreme mood changes of highs and lows
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Withdrawal from friends and activities
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Significant tiredness, low energy or problems sleeping
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Detachment from reality (delusions), paranoia or hallucinations
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Inability to cope with daily problems or stress
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Trouble understanding and relating to situations and to people
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Problems with alcohol or drug use
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Major changes in eating habits
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Sex drive changes
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Excessive anger, hostility or violence
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Suicidal thinking