Mental Health

Good mental health is important for healthy personality development, strong relationships and resilience, especially during adolescence.

Strong and loving relationships can have a direct and positive influence on teenage mental health.

Physical health is key to mental health. Encourage teenagers to stay active, eat well, sleep, and avoid alcohol and other drugs.

If you’re concerned about your child’s mental health, start by talking with your child.Tell your child that it’s not unusual for young people to feel worried, stressed or sad. Also tell your child that opening up about personal thoughts and feelings can be scary and talking about a problem can often help put things into perspective and make feelings clearer. 

Mental health and well-being are as important in older age as at any other time of life. While most have good mental health, many older adults are at risk of developing mental disorders, neurological disorders or substance use problems as well as other health conditions such as diabetes, hearing loss, and osteoarthritis. Furthermore, as people age, they are more likely to experience several conditions at the same time.There may be multiple risk factors for mental health problems at any point in life. Older people may experience life stressors common to all people, but also stressors that are more common in later life, like a significant ongoing loss in capacities and a decline in functional ability.The mental health of older adults can be improved through promoting Active and Healthy Ageing. Mental health-specific health promotion for older adults involves creating living conditions and environments that support wellbeing and allow people to lead a healthy life.

Arshida. A. K.

I B. A. Functional English