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Mental health means mental health affects our thoughts, emotions and behavior. This reflects our ability to handle stress, connect with others and take decisions. In today’s time, the mental health of the youth is deteriorating rapidly. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 1 out of every 7 youth are struggling with some mental health problem. About 14% of youth in the age group of 15-24 years in India are affected by depression, anxiety and stress. Mental health deterioration can cause serious problems such as depression, anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, sleep disorder and even suicide ideas. It is very important to identify its signs in time and give priority to mental health.
Many social, personal and technological changes are affecting the mental state of the youth. The biggest reason is the increasing pressure on studies and career. Due to increase in competition, stress and performance pressure has increased. Second, social media has promoted comparison habit, where people start to underestimate themselves by seeing the life of others. Third, loneliness is increasing due to lack of dialogue with family and friends. Relationship problems, fears of failure, lack of sleep and drug addiction Mental health Impresses Since Covid-19, the online lifestyle has removed the youth from physical activity, which has weakened mental energy. Due to all these reasons, mental health problems are increasing among the youth, which can be dangerous to ignore.
What are the initial symptoms?
Dr. AK Vishwakarma in the Department of Psychiatry of Ghaziabad District MMG Hospital It is said that the initial symptoms of mental health deteriorating often appear gradually. First of all, the mood of the person starts changing again and again, such as feeling angry or sadness on small things. Secondly, less interest in work or studies, meditation and productivity starts falling. Third, change in sleep and appetite, ever sleeping more or not sleeping at all, eating too much or more.
Fourth, the person starts making distance from friends and family, he likes to be alone. Fifth, frequent restlessness, fear or nervous feeling, which may be a sign of anxiety. Sixth, lack of confidence, considering yourself as useless and increasing negative thoughts. Some youth also show physical symptoms such as headache, fatigue, muscle pain. If these signs persist for a few weeks, then this mental health problem can be started and it is necessary to seek help in time.
How to rescue
Maintain enough sleep and regular routine.
Use limited and positive use of social media.
Talk openly to reliable people.
Include regular exercise and meditation in the routine.
Do not hesitate to take professional help if stressed.
Take time out for mental comfort with studies and career.
Stay away from drugs or unhealthy habits.