What is mental health?
Mental health is the emotional health of a person.
To have a mental health disorder is to be diagnosed by psychologists who study the person's behaviour and brain activity.
To have a mental health disorder is to be diagnosed by psychologists who study the person's behaviour and brain activity.
Did you know 1 in 10 young people admit to having a mental health disorder.
It is estimated that approximately 450 million people worldwide have a mental health problem. (World Health Organisation, 2001)
It is estimated that approximately 450 million people worldwide have a mental health problem. (World Health Organisation, 2001)
I think I have a mental health disorder, what do i do?
If you think you have a mental health issue. Please do the following:
1. Tell someone - It doesn't matter if it's a teacher or your parent's, telling someone is the top priorty so they can help you get the help you may need.
2. Don't panic - Don't think that your life is going to be ruined, hundreds of thousands of people live normal and successful lives suffering with mental health disorders
3. Accept help - Once you have told someone, they will look into it and if you have the option to go into your mental health further, always accept. This will help them and you to gain more in depth knowledge about your emotional well being.
1. Tell someone - It doesn't matter if it's a teacher or your parent's, telling someone is the top priorty so they can help you get the help you may need.
2. Don't panic - Don't think that your life is going to be ruined, hundreds of thousands of people live normal and successful lives suffering with mental health disorders
3. Accept help - Once you have told someone, they will look into it and if you have the option to go into your mental health further, always accept. This will help them and you to gain more in depth knowledge about your emotional well being.
Many types of Mental Health disorders
Sometimes coping with a mental health disorder can be very distressing and hard. To help you through this there is a wide network of charities and companies that can give you the support that you need. Don't be afraid to ask.
