World Mental Health Day: Psychological Issues Hiked After Covid, Says Study
When it comes to overall health, the emphasis is on maintaining both mental and physical health. Doctors say that mental and physical health are complementary to each other, the effect of a problem in one of them can affect the health of the other.
As per the sudies, there has been an astonishing jump in mental health problems since the covid 19 pandemic. The problem of stress, anxiety and depression in serious situations is being seen in young people. The pandemic has negatively affected people's health psychologically.
Stress and anxiety is also being seen as a major factor for increased heart diseases and heart attack cases after covid. World Mental Health Day is celebrated on 10 October every year to aware people globally about mental health and to remove the feeling of social stigma.
Lifestyle and Mental Health risks
Psychiatrists say, due to many messy habits of our daily routine, mental health is also being affected badly. Due to increasing physical inactivity, screen time, lack of sleep, mental health disorders are seeing a boom. Apart from lifestyle, there can also be a risk of genetics.
Health experts say that mental health needs to be a priority for all people, it is one of the growing serious problems globally. If we pay attention to some things in the routine, then along with maintaining mental health, the risk of many types of physical problems due to it can also be reduced. Here is what should be taken care of:
Good Sleep
Adequate sleep is essential not only for physical health, but also for mental health. By improving the quality and duration of sleep, the risk of disorders such as stress-anxiety and depression can be reduced. The researchers found that people with sleep disorders or sleep deprivation were found to have a higher risk of a variety of mental health disorders than those who got 6-8 hours of uninterrupted sleep a night. People of all ages, should pay special attention to getting good sleep.
Less Screen Time
The habit of spending more time on mobile, TV, laptop or any other type of screen can cause serious problems for mental health. Researchers have found blue light emitted from screens to be very harmful to the normal functioning of the brain and hormones. Apart from this, experts say, try to spend less time on social media. The increasing negativity on social media can affect one's mental health.
Yoga and Exercises
Exercise helps you relieve stress, improve your mood, do things better, and get a good night's sleep. Studies have found that the habit of regular yoga, exercise is considered to be particularly beneficial in reducing the symptoms of disorders like depression and anxiety.
Researchers say that yoga practices such as pranayama and meditation can be helpful in calming the mind, removing negative thoughts and reducing the risk of depression. By including yoga and exercise in the routine, both mental and physical health can be kept better.
