Perfect health initiative was born from the passion to assist the less privileged in regards to good health, clean water and sanitation. It is an health based initiative coined to help those who lack basic amenities in respect to health and water.
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Most mental illnesses don't improve on their own, and if untreated, a mental illness may get worse over time and cause serious problems.
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When to see a doctor
If you have any signs or symptoms of a mental illness, see your primary care provider or a mental health professional.
For example, violence and persistent socio-economic pressures are recognized risks to mental health. The clearest evidence is associated with sexual violence.
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Determinants of mental health*
Multiple social, psychological, and biological factors determine the level of mental health of a person at any point of time.
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Mental Health symptom's
Signs and symptoms of mental illness can vary, depending on the disorder, circumstances and other factors. Mental illness symptoms can affect emotions, thoughts and behaviors.
to situations and to people.
Problems with alcohol or drug use.
Major changes in eating habits.
Sex drive changes.
Excessive anger, hostility or violence.
Suicidal thinking.
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Mental Health symptom's
Symptoms
Significant tiredness, low energy or problems sleeping.
Detachment from reality (delusions), paranoia or hallucinations.
Inability to cope with daily problems or stress.
Trouble understanding and relating
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Here a few powerful things you can do to help people with mental illness:
-Learning more about mental health allows us to provide helpful support to those affected in our families and communities.
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Here a few powerful things you can do to help people with mental illness:
- Advocating within our circles of influence helps ensure these individuals have the same rights and opportunities as other members of your church,
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Here a few powerful things you can do to help people with mental illness:
- Having people see you as an individual and not as your illness can make the biggest difference for someone who is struggling with their mental health.
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Here a few powerful things you can do to help people with mental illness:
- Showing individuals respect and acceptance removes a significant barrier to successfully coping with their illness.
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Stigma and misinformation can feel like overwhelming obstacles for someone who is struggling with a mental health condition.
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Mental Illness
Stigma affects not only the number seeking treatment, but also the number of resources available for proper treatment.
and that people tend to attach negative stigmas to mental health conditions at a far higher rate than to other diseases and disabilities, such as cancer, diabetes or heart disease.
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What You Can Do to Help
Although the general perception of mental illness has improved over the past decades, studies show that stigma against mental illness is still powerful, largely due to media stereotypes and lack of education,