IMPORTANCE OF MENTAL HEALTH

Mental health determines how we make choices, relate with others, and handle stress. We must prioritize mental health and un-do the stigmas associated with it. Recent Research by World Health Organisation (WHO) showed that 15% of the total disease conditions are due to mental illness. Hence it is significant we check our mental health to live a happy, balancing, and fulfilling life.

Mental health;

• It increases productivity and financial stability. Research shows that 200 million workdays are lost annually due to depression. This is a loss to a countries' economy; hence it is essential to take care of our mental health so s to improve overall productivity and financial stability.
• Helps in seeking life goals: Healthier minds are relaxed and focusing on achieving what they desire and accomplish in due time.
• It enables community-building. Continually advocating mental health awareness leads to better support facilities for those who have a mental illness. Eventually, lead to higher chances of recovery in case of a mental disorder.
• It enables proper moral development. An unhealthy mind can lead to feeling low and disturbed. 
• Helps develop desirable personality Cases of anxiety and depression advocated for leads to a safe mind and easy on how we conduct ourselves.
• It helps prevent crime and victimization. Mental health awareness leads to a reduced risk of violent crimes, self-victimization, and abuse.

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