October 10 is observed as World Mental Health Day. This year's theme is Mental Health in an Unbalanced World. In fact, 10 people in India suffer from mental illness at any given time. 0.8 of them are severely mentally ill (about 1 crore people). That is 1 crore families. If one person suffers from mental illness, his whole family suffers. In Kerala the figure is 13.4.

The world loses about 8 lakh people every year due to suicide. India loses 1,40,000 and Kerala 8,500. Kerala ranks 5th in India. 24 people commit suicide every day in Kerala. Suicide is the number one cause of death in India among the 15-39 age group. 16 crore people in India consume alcohol. Out of this 2.90 crore people are addicted to alcohol. 3.1 crore people use cannabis and 2.5 lakh are addicted. India is not far behind in the use of other intoxicating substances.

Chikijha Vita is the greatest villain of all time. That means 70-86% of those diagnosed with mental illness do not undergo treatment. Only 15 percent of people receive proper treatment. In developing countries, less than 2% of the health budget is spent on mental health. The reasons are non-availability of mental health services, lack of knowledge about the disease, misunderstanding about Chikijha, discrimination against patients, fear of humiliation etc. Socially, economically, and educationally disadvantaged and sexual minorities have less access to mental health services.

The world is facing an unprecedented global crisis. Fear, worry, isolation, social distancing, uncertainty, mental stress, income problem, occupational stress, etc. in the context of Covid are again factors that weaken mental health. The world's imbalance and treatment gap widened again. Mental health issues have increased worldwide during this period as investment and attention has shifted to covid and physical issues. Due to the lockdown, medical treatment has also stopped, which has led to an increase in mental illness.

physical abuse, rejection, and constant struggles with self-identity. These people face many problems such as forced marriage, those who are unable to complete their education, rejection from their family and not being able to find a partner.  The resulting mental stress is huge.  Their mental problems need attention.

Women

Due to the impatience caused by the influence of technology and the failure of upbringing in a male-centered society, women are the victims. An undiagnosed and untreated personality disorder could be the culprit behind the recent murders that have shocked the Kerala conscience.

Children s

Children have faced themost hardships due to thepandemic called covid

Resons

1.Lack of independence

2.Not being able to see friends,relatives or teachers.

3.News about Covid is constantly flooding the mainstream media.

All these added to the mental stress. Another important issue is digital slavery. Due to online education, hours are spent on digital devices. Even during the class, the camera is turned off and they communicate on social media and play games. Spending time on the phone late at night under the pretense of doing an assignment.

The resulting problems

1.Lack of sleep

2.depression

3:anxiety

Behavioral change such as excessive anger and destroying things Adolescents are more likely to become members of dating sites, and thus become involved in unhealthy relationships and thus become vulnerable to exploitation.

Solution

According to the Mental Health Act 2017, access to mental health services is a right of every citizen. OP / receives inpatient treatment and free medicines. Mental health treatment is available from primary health center as part of district mental health programme.j

2.Mental health treatment needs to be covered by insurance.

3.Equal importance and service to those facing mental challenges as well as physical illness

4.Free legal aid should be ensured if their rights are violated.

5.Mental health service is available at 24 X 7 direction helpline number 1056

6.Mental health professionals should ensure their participation in media and society.  Along with treatment, proper vein distribution is also important

Mental illness is like any disease, and with the right treatment, patients can be lifted back into life. Let's try to ensure equal mental health for everyone in this unbalanced world. World Mental Health Day

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