World Mental Health Day !

World Mental Health Day is a day for global mental health education, Awareness and advocacy against social stigma. It was first celebrated in 1992 at the initiative of the World Federation for Mental Health, a global mental health organization in more than 150 countries. On 10th October, Thousands Of Supporters Come To Celebrate This Annual Awareness Program To Bring Attention To Mental Illness And Its Major Effects On Peoples' Life Worldwide. In some countries this day is part of an awareness week, such as MENTAL HEALTH WEEK.

 The early years of adulthood is a time of life when many changes and pressures occur, for example changing schools, leaving home, and starting university or a new job, peer pressure, hormonal changes, Social Pressure ,Academic Pressure and many other types of pressure . This also be times of stress and tension however. In some cases, if not recognized and managed, these feelings can lead to MENTAL ILLNESS. The expanding use of online technologies, while undoubtedly bringing many benefits, can also bring additional pressures, as connectivity to virtual networks at any time of the day and night grows, many adolescents are also living in areas affected by humanitarian emergencies such as conflicts, natural disasters and epidemics. Young people living in situations which are particularly vulnerable to mental distress and illness.

 MENTAL ILLNESS begins in the early years of adulthood, but most cases go undetected and untreated. In terms of the burden of the disease among adolescents, depression, suicide is the leading cause of death among 15-29-year-olds. Harmful use of alcohol and illicit drugs among adolescents is a major issue in many countries and can lead to risky behaviors such as unsafe sex or dangerous driving Irritation, aggression, frustration . Eating disorders are also of concern.

 Prevention begins with being AWARNESS AND UNDERSTANDING the early warning signs and symptoms of MENTAL ILLNESS. Parents and teachers and education system can help build life skills of children and adolescents to help them cope with everyday challenges at home and at school.

 Psychosocial support can be provided in schools and other community settings and of course training of health workers to enable them to detect and manage mental health disorders can be improved or expanded.

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