The document is a presentation by Aayushman Rauniyar on mental health. It defines health and mental health according to WHO. It provides key facts about the prevalence of mental illness, especially among youth and the leading causes of disability worldwide. It discusses why mental health is a major problem, citing high suicide rates globally and in India, the relationship between mental disorders and other diseases, and the social impacts of stigma. It concludes by outlining 10 tips for maintaining good mental health, including talking about feelings, eating well, keeping active, and caring for others.

1. 10th October 2023
Presentation by:
Aayushman Rauniyar
(B- Pharmacy 2nd Year, 3rd Semester)
Maya College of Pharmacy

2. HEALTH
Health is a state of complete physical,
mental and social well-being and not
merely the absence of disease or
infirmity.

3. MENTAL HEALTH
The World Health Organization (WHO) conceptualizes
mental health as a “state of well-being in which the
individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with
the normal stresses of life, can work productively and
fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her
community”.

4. SOME FACTS
• 1 in 5 young people (age 13-18) has or will develop a mental illness in their lifetime.
• Youth depression rates have risen from 12.9% to 25.2% from pre-pandemic to 2021.
• Depression symptoms can impact performance in school and interfere with personal relationships.
• Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide.
• Mental illnesses can affect people of any age, race, religion, or income.
(A mental illness is a medical condition that disrupts a person’s thinking, feeling, mood, and ability to
relate to others and daily functioning.)
• More than 1 in 4 adults living with serious mental illnesses also struggles with substance abuse.
• 1/2 of all mental illnesses show early signs before a person turns 14 years old, and 3/4 of mental
illnesses begin before age 24.
• About 8,00,000 people commit sucide every year.

5. WHY MENTAL HEALTH IS A BIG
PROBLEM?

6. SUCIDE
• Over 800 000 people die due to suicide every year and suicide is the
second leading cause of death in 15-29-year-olds. There are indications
that for each adult who died of suicide there may have been more than
20 others attempting suicide. 75% of suicides occur in low- and middle-
income countries.
• India accounts for more suicides than any other country in the world. In
fact, India accounts for one third of all total global suicides.
• India is "youth suicide Capital"

7. DISEASE
Mental disorders are important risk factors for
other diseases, as well as unintentional and
intentional injury.Mental disorders increase the
risk of getting ill from other diseases such as
HIV, cardiovascular disease, diabetes,
and vice- versa.

8. DETERIORATING FAMILY AND
FRIENDS RELATIONSHIP
Misunderstanding and stigma surrounding mental ill health are
widespread. Despite the existence of effective treatments for
mental disorders, there is a belief that they are untreatable or that
people with mental disorders are difficult, not intelligent, or
incapable of making decisions. This stigma can lead to abuse,
rejection and isolation and exclude people from health care or
support. Within the health system, people are too often treated in
institutions which resemble human warehouses rather than
places of healing.

10. 1. TALK ABOUT YOUR FEELINGS
Talking about your feelings can help you stay in good mental health and
deal with times when you feel troubled. It's part of taking charge of your
wellbeing and doing what you can to stay healthy.

11. 2. EAT WELL
There are strong links between what we eat and how we feel - for
example, caffeine and sugar can have an immediate effect. But food can
also have a long-lasting effect on your mental health.

12. 3. KEEP IN TOUCH
Friends and family can make you feel included and cared for. They can
offer different views from whatever's going on inside your own head.
They can help keep you active, keep you grounded and help you solve
practical problems.

13. 4. TAKE A BREAK
A change of scene or a change of pace is good for your mental health. It could be a five-
minute pause from cleaning your kitchen, a half-hour lunch break at work or a weekend
exploring somewhere new. A few minutes can be enough to de-stress you.

14. 5. ACCEPT WHO YOU ARE
Some of us make people laugh, some are good at maths, others cook
fantastic meals. Some of us share our lifestyle with the people who live
close to us, others live very differently. We're all different.

15. 6. KEEP ACTIVE
Experts believe exercise releases chemicals in your brain that make you
feel good. Regular exercise can boost your self-esteem and help you
concentrate, sleep, look and feel better. Exercise also keeps the brain and
your other vital organs healthy.

16. 7. DRINK SENSIBLY
We often drink alcohol to change our mood. Some people drink
to deal with fear or loneliness, but the effect is only temporary.

17. 8. ASK FOR HELP
None of us are superhuman. We all sometimes get tired or overwhelmed
by how we feel or when things go wrong. If things are getting too much
for you and you feel you can't cope, ask for help.

18. 9. DO SOMETHING YOU'RE GOOD AT
What do you love doing? What activities can you lose yourself in? What
did you love doing in the past? Enjoying yourself helps beat stress. Doing
an activity you enjoy probably means you're good at it and achieving
something boosts your self- esteem.

19. 10. CARE FOR OTHERS
Caring for others is often an important part of keeping up
relationships with people close to you. It can even bring you
closer together.