Methods Regarding Prevention of mental illnesses

In all efforts regarding prevention of mental illnesses, there are some mental illnesses which seem somewhat organic such as manic depression or bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.

These organic mental illnesses seem to convey a strong genetic component and last for a longer periods of time.

According to World Health Organisation on a study carried out on prevention of mental illnesses, WHO say prevention of mental disorders is targeted at reducing incidence, prevalence, recurrence of mental disorders.

Centuries ago, the emergence and frequency of the above mentioned illnesses have been quite constant and have been affecting a relatively small proportion of world population at large.

As it is, it can be deduced that their prognosis and course is quite predictable and also need medical attention such as psychiatric care, apart from the corresponding psychotherapeutic intervention targeted at managing the ailment.

However, illnesses such as anxiety, depression, substance dependence or psychological stress effects have been on the increase.

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According to Julián Melgosa in his book, “Positive Mind“, the development of mental problems is not linked to genetics.

He further stated that depression, as an example is now affecting proportionally twice the number than fifty years ago which at the same time endemic in high-technology areas and also primary economy areas.

The question is, how can prevention of mental illnesses be carried out? How can the entire world break away from the tendency to spread mental illness over every sector of the world population at large?

Regarding prevention of mental illnesses, positive psychology would puts out that emotions which are positive do not come to us often, as a result of present circumstances.

Many have been living obsessed with things that trigger a long inventory of negative emotions.

Consequently, most people live unhappily and a great number end up suffering from mental problems.

Therefore, the main ideas of positive psychology include:

1. Hope which is necessary to maintain or preserve mental health. As it is, positive therapy introduces patients to give thoughts about themselves in a kindly manner.
2. Optimism provides the methods to fight and prevent physical and mental illness.
3. Control over one’s thought which is a recommended technique to gain freedom from undesirable ideas of the environment; oneself and even the future are some of the ideas of positive psychology.
4. Competitiveness does not produce victory of many, rather the defeat of the majority.

Methods of Prevention

This post is mainly on prevention of mental illnesses, which may involve some techniques. In essence, the following points are required in a bid to preventing mental illnesses.

Therefore, individuals need to harbor emotions and feelings such as: love, tenderness, kindness, gratitude, good mood, trust, helpfulness, enthusiasm, self-esteem, optimism, spirituality, generosity, peace, joy, forgiveness, serenity, empathy and hope.

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Positive Emotions, Positive Feelings

One of the ways regarding prevention of mental illnesses is promotion of mental health which should be carried out by avoiding or doing away with negative emotions such as envy, hatred, frustration, rage, sadness, pessimism, impatience etc and then focus on emotions which seem positive.

When a new day starts, plan and refuse to accept any negative emotions. Choose three or more positive emotions and remind yourself about your goal which will eventually give priority to them

Behaviors to prevention of mental illnesses

There are effective activities suggested below which may benefit everyone, especially those who wish to prevent mental illness.

The main thing is to try out the piece of advice offered and practice them so as to provide yourself the best and most lasting satisfaction.

1. Develop your self-esteem
2. Think optimistically
3. Face guilt
4. Ensure your physical health is taken care of
5. Seek natural environments
6. Find support in people
7. Maintain a hopeful attitude
8. Keep active
9. Have faith in God

Develop your self-esteem

Do not feel inferior because when you do, you bring down your defenses against mental illnesses.

It is best to practice the habit of bringing up your self-confidence on a daily. Get to find your strength and see that reflect on your accomplishments.

Talk to a loved one if cannot think of any and he or she will help you identify them. Note down these strengths and carry them with you.

Think optimistically

When you experience anything or something wrong in your life, ensure you have explanations that involve solutions, and not thought that seem hopeless which will introduce barrier to have victory in the future.

Take courage, keep on trying and be careful when providing necessary precautions. Congratulate yourself regarding your accomplishments and show gratitude when necessary.

Also remember that there’s something good in you especially when things have turned out well. These are some of ways you should consider when it comes to prevention of mental illnesses.

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Face guilt

Guilt is very dangerous to our mental health, and it is important to act fast when one is faced with it, whether unfolded or true.

If you did wrong to someone or something you said to someone else is quite hurtful and it makes you feel guilty, you should act fast and talk the person who you offended.

Ask for forgiveness in a humble and sincere manner and the person will definitely let things go.

Take care of your physical health

In terms of prevention of mental illnesses, mind and physical health are knit together. If you suffer or you are suffering from physical illness, your mental health will be in jeopardy.

 

Consider the following

1. Engage in physical exercise because your body requires activity.
2. Sleep well especially at night
3. Eat well because you your diet plan matters
4. Stay away from drugs (psychoactive substances). Drugs, coffee and alcohol greatly excite the central nervous system and thereby altering your mood. Psychoactive substances should he eliminated in prevention of mental illnesses because most of mental illnesses are linked with the use of drugs or alcohol

Seek natural environment

In the midst of nature, you can find total mental health because there is where it thrives while mental disorders do well in urban regions of the globe.

Try and get in turn with nature and also do well to bring nature to your home. Get a pet, plant plants and flowers. Go to big parks, go to the mountains.

Find support

You can get good support or intervention of others, may be a professional or providing support to the needy.

Care for the best relationship with your boss at workplace, with your partner, peers and neighbours. Be humble and respectful with people.

Maintain a hopeful attitude

Hopeful attitude is said to be the most helpful and useful resource regarding prevention of mental illnesses because it helps to maintain good mental health.

Do not be pessimistic about the future and also do away with ideas of misfortune or catastrophe from your mind.

Keep active

This is one of the most effective plans against depression. All kinds of mental disorders are not compatible with activity.

Try different kinds of activities such as do-it-yourself tasks, run errands, go shopping, visit friends and do not stay at a place doing nothing.

Have faith in God

Through spiritual facet you may do well in preventing mental illness. You can go through spiritual dimension which involves feeding your minds and soul with good music, having contemplative thoughts.

God is accepted by faith and He does not forsake those who look up to him. Through prayer and closeness to the Almighty, you will get mental peace and joy.

Therefore, feel your minds, soul and spirit with faith, hope and love. You will have total happiness.

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