What is Mental Health?
Mental Health refers to our emotional, psychological and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel and behave. Good mental health is essential for overall well-being and quality of life.
Maladies mentales courantes chez les orphelins
ANXIETY DISORDERS
Anxiety disorders include: generalized anxiety, panic anxiety, social anxiety disorder and phobias.
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Symptoms include excessive worry, fear or anxiety that interferes with daily life.
MOOD DISORDERS
Mood Disorders include: Depression, bipolar disorder and seasonal affective disorder.
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Symptoms include: persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness and mood swings.
TRAUMA & STRESSOR- RELATED DISORDERS
Trauma and stressor-related disorders include: PTSD, acute stress disorder and adjustment disorder.
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Symptoms include: flashbacks, nightmares or avoidance of triggers related to a traumatic event.
SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS
Substance Use Disorders involve the misuse of substances such as drugs and alcohol, leading to addiction or dependence.
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Symptoms include: cravings and intolerance.
EATING DISORDERS
Eating Disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder.
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Symptoms include: restrictive eating, bingeing and purge behaviors.
How We are Reducing Stigma & Promoting Awareness
Here is how we are creating a better mental health Environment:
1. Social Media Campaigns, to create awareness.
2. Online Webinars, to counsel those under going mental health issues.
3. Mental Health Bootcamps, for people to share experiences & stories on how they dealt with their mental health issues.
4. Mental Health Rallies and Events, to educate communities on how to handle people with mental health issues.
5. Partnerships with other key players in the Mental Health space.