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Mental Health is close to my heart because I have some friends and family members that are going through Mental Illness, such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. I also became one of them; I struggle with my Mental Health, so I know how it feels. I understand what they are going through, and I want to be there to help them.

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or CDC, Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being; it affects how we think, feel, and act. Many people suffer from mental health, which could lead to Mental Illnesses such as anxiety, depression, bipolar and more. Mental disorders can make you feel hopeless and disrupt your daily life, such as at school, work, or while seeing others. Generally, manifestations should be treated with a combination of medications and therapy. Some people are suffering, and you will never know because they are suffering and battling in silence. Overall, mental health is just as important as physical health and should be treated and taken seriously as any other health problem because it can affect and ruin someone’s life.

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Mental Illnesses are conditions that affect a person’s thinking, feeling, mood, or behavior, such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia (CDC 2018). These illnesses could last long if it is not treated and taken seriously; Mental Illness is a silent killer. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), approximately one in every five adults in the United States suffers from a mental illness (51.5 million in 2019). Mental Illness is getting worse, especially with this pandemic, and it is growing all over the world.

The data below shows the past year's prevalence of AMI among U.S. adults.

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Different kinds and causes of Mental Illnesses

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Different kinds and causes of Mental Illnesses

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Different Types of Mental Illness: Anxiety, Eating Disorder, Paranoia, Depression, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), etc. A variety of reasons caused these conditions, such as trauma, life experiences, stress, abuse, the environment, negative thoughts, social media, academics, and more.

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Symptoms and Warning signs of Mental Illness

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Symptoms and Warning signs of Mental Illness

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Difficulty sleeping? Feeling tired every day? Oversleeping? Irritability? Some people may think this is normal or just a phase, but it is not; this could be the signs and symptoms of Mental Illness. Loss of interest, Feelings of worthlessness, guilt, scared, indecisiveness, appetite and weight changes, thoughts of suicide, difficulty concentrating, overthinking, low self-esteem are the few signs and symptoms of Mental Illness. There are a lot of symptoms of Mental Illness. It is hard to diagnose Mental Illness because some might think that those symptoms are natural and have their own set of unique symptoms; people could experience different symptoms. Some people might also look fine outside because they are smiling, laughing, feel alive, and act like everything is fine, but deep down, they are dying inside. Mental Illness could happen to anyone regardless of your age, gender, background, etc., and it could happen at any time. Mental Illness does not imply that a person is crazy or weak.

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Negative Effects of Mental Health problems

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Negative Effects of Mental Health problems

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Untreated Mental Illness may have a negative effect on individuals and society. It changes how people live their lives. Mental health conditions can also harm physical health, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, and other health problems. It could also lead to self-harm, such as cutting, biting, etc.; some people do this to release their painful or stressful feelings. Some also commit suicide because they could not take the pain anymore and impulsively decision which is one of the symptoms of Mental Illness.

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What They Don't Tell You About Mental Illness

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What They Don't Tell You About Mental Illness

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This video talks about the experience and struggle with Mental Illness and how it is a social problem that everyone must all work together to solve.

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What They Don't Tell You About Mental Illness | Elizabeth Medina | TEDxSpeedwayPlaza

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"How are you? Are you okay? Is there something that I could help with? You are worth it." Those lines might be short and simple, but it makes a difference. There are many ways you can help a friend, family member, or colleague who is struggling with their mental health. People should educate themselves about mental health illness, such as the symptoms and what to do because it might be confusing to others on what they should do and could also trigger their mental illness. Checking on your friends, family members, or other people is one of the most important things to do. People can check others by asking them how they are or if they needed help. Make them feel that you care and always there for them. Give them time to open up, respect their decision, and do not pressure them. Listen carefully to them and encourage them to get treatment. All of these can make a big difference and have a great effect on others.

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Mental Illness was once something that no one wanted to discuss as if it were a prohibited word, and when they did, it was in their last moments before death. But with the help and awareness of social media, people are speaking up, and some even advocate it. We can change the way the world sees mental health if we work together. We will keep the mental health movement going by speaking up, sharing our experiences, and letting people know that they are not alone.

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“Learn About Mental Health - Mental Health - CDC.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 26 Jan. 2018, www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/learn/index.htm.

“Mental Illness.” National Institute of Mental Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Jan. 2021, www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/mental-illness.shtml.