October 10th is World Mental Health Day . This year's publicity theme is " Create a good environment and help mental health ".
Mental health problems have seriously affected people's normal lives, but people still know very little about mental health and mental illness. A study by the famous medical journal "The Lancet" pointed out that about 173 million people in China have mental illnesses, including anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder .
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1. Common psychological problems
Depression html l4
Depression is the most common depression disorder in . Emotional depression can range from depression to grief, inferiority complex, depression, or even pessimistic and world-wears-averse, and may have suicide attempts or behaviors; some cases of
have obvious anxiety and motor agitation; in severe cases, psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions may occur.
Each attack lasts for at least 2 weeks and in most cases tends to have recurrence . Most of the attacks can be relieved, and some may have residual symptoms or turn chronic.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a normal reaction when facing danger or stress; Strong, excessive and persistent worry or fear may evolve into anxiety; the prevalence of anxiety in my country reaches 4.98%.
obsessive-compulsive disorder
compulsive thinking repeatedly appears in (such as repeatedly checking and washing hands if the doors and windows are suspected to be closed). To alleviate the anxiety caused by this thinking, has to take compulsive behavior.
social phobia
social anxiety is a normal phenomenon, but social phobia is a mental disorder.
is mainly manifested as strong fear and worry about social occasions and interpersonal contact , and may also be accompanied by physical symptoms such as palpitations , nausea and sweating , which can lead to social isolation in extreme cases.
bipolar disorder
Emotionally unstable, is sometimes hyper, sometimes excited, sometimes angry, sometimes negative, and sometimes negative. About 60 million people around the world are affected by this symptoms; the recurrence rate is high.
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2. Depression mood≠depression
Depression is not a simple "bad mood". It has strict diagnostic standards. cannot think of yourself as having depression based on simple individual symptoms or simple screening scale .
Healthy people will also feel depressed or stressed when they encounter unhappy things, but this is not depression. Related symptoms: lasts for more than two weeks and should be suspected of depression .
The pathogenesis of depression is not yet clear, but it is generally believed to be the result of factors such as biological, psychological and social environment.
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3. Five magic weapons to drive away bad emotions
NO.1 Deep breathing helps to stabilize emotions
NO.1 Deep breathing helps to stabilize emotions
American therapy expert Dr. Roy said that when you are in a stressful state, you should slow down your breathing and try to roll your tongue backwards. This method can balance emotions in seconds.
It is recommended that when the mood fluctuates, take a deep breath and wait for 6 seconds, and then make a decision when the mood is stable and can think calmly.
NO.2 positive psychological suggestion makes yourself happy
Research has found that students who also experience anxiety and depression and who can actively discover positive aspects can get out faster than those who only cry and vent.
Before going out every morning, you might as well smile in the mirror and tell yourself that you are very happy today.
NO.3 Bright environment fights against bad emotions
Brighten the ambient light to help maintain good mood. Research has found that seasonal emotional disorders are mainly caused by insufficient light.
Therefore, letting yourself in a bright environment can effectively fight against the interference of bad emotions.
NO.4 Listening to music to relieve negative emotions
Listening to music can promote mental health and make people relax. At the same time, it can also achieve the purpose of effectively maintaining mental health by releasing individual suppressed emotions. In addition, music can also improve interpersonal relationships to a certain extent.
NO.5 Exercise promotes dopa amine 2secretion
Exercise can help the body secrete happiness dopamine , which is one of the most effective ways to relieve bad emotions. Research says that aerobic exercises such as running, cycling, swimming are the best choices. It is recommended to exercise 5 times a week for 20 minutes each time.
Source: China Disease Control Dynamics, Healthy New Hainan
