HOW'S ABOUT YOUR MENTAL HEALTH?

Health is not only a physical issue but also mental. Accordingly, to stay – and/or become – healthy means to take care not only of our physical well-being, but also our mental. In this blog, you learn to understand and avoid mental disorders. 

THE PHILOSOPHY BEHIND
 

When we talk about health, we usually understand our physical well-being. Overlooking the fact that our body is a complex biologic phenomenon, connecting both – physique and mind. I.e., mental health is equally important as physical health.
 
This implies that our overall well-being can be affected – and disrupted – severely by negative mental conditions in terms of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral implications. Just as it is in case of almost 20% of U.S. adult citizens, as a leading cause of disability in the country.
 
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, and the American Psychiatric Association.  
 

MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS – SCIENTIFICALLY VALIDATED

Based on research at, inter alia, Ilam University of Medical Sciences in Ilam, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences in Yazd, and Lorestan University of Medical Sciences in Khorromabad – all in Iran – we may briefly focus on following most prevalent mental health disorders.

Mood Disorder
 

Including, inter alia,
 

• Major depression

 
If someone is experiencing permanent low mood and loss of interest in certain activities and events he/she has enjoyed in previous times. Resulting in permanent sadness.
 

• Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)

 
Demonstrating major depression during ‘dark’ seasons with reduced daylight times like in early spring, fall and winter time.
 

• Bipolar disorder

 
With excessive changes in mood and the ability to follow up daily life.

Anxiety Disorder

n fact, anxiety disorders are the type most common in terms of mental illness.
 
Expressed by extreme fear with regard to certain situations or objects.
 
With special reference to generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) as a kind of disproportionate worry affecting everyday life. With symptoms such as
 

• Fatigue
• Restlessness
• Interrupted sleep

and

• Restlessness

 
related to everyday situations like chores or keeping appointments, without representing direct danger.

Phobias

With different types, including:
 

• Simple phobias

 
Involving disproportionate fear of certain scenarios, animals or objects (such as fear of spiders, etc.)
 

• Agoraphobia

 
with regard to situations difficult to getting away from (e.g., in an elevator or moving train, etc.)
 

• Social phobia

 
when, e.g., being assessed by others.
 

Panic Disorders
 

I.e. panic attacks, with reference to overwhelming terror or imminent disaster or death.
 

Obsessive-compulsive disorder
 

This happens when someone has stressed thoughts and/or is experiencing an urge to take action repeatedly, such as hand washing, etc.

NATURAL ANSWERS

If you are lacking of mental health with respect to aforementioned phenomena, the best – and natural – way is change of lifestyle.
 
Including

• Sound sleep
• Balanced/healthy diet
• Physical/aerobic exercise
• Relaxation (with deep breathing, mindfulness and meditation)

 
Above all
communicate with nature

IN A NUTSHELL
 

Health is not only a physical issue but also mental. Appreciating the fact that our existence is a complex biologic-ecologic phenomenon, strictly based on natural laws. Accordingly, to stay – and/or become – healthy means to take care not only of our physical well-being, but also our mental. In this blog, you learn to understand and avoid mental disorders. 
  

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DISCLAIMER

All information stated in this blog are for your personal education, and not to replace the advice of your healthcare provider.