Salud Mental

18 Out of 100 People

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, anxiety disorders such as PTSD, panic attacks, phobias, and general anxiety disorder affect 18% of people in the U.S. each year, making them the most common mental health problems.

Anxiety becomes an anxiety disorder when overwhelming fear and worry prevent you from being able to live a normal life. Anxiety disorders can affect anyone and may begin at any age.

People with anxiety disorders are unable to control their own disturbing thoughts. They may start to avoid everyday situations that they fear will trigger more stress.

Anyone in Ventura County who has a question about mental health should seek help immediately, the same way you would ask for help when we have any other health question. If ignored and untreated, extreme anxiety can prevent you from being able to participate in daily life.

Worrying, Anxiety and When It’s Too Much

Everyone experiences worry in some way during daily life. You may feel understandably anxious as a reaction to ordinary urgent situations, for example, if you are running late for work. However, you may also feel anxious when you are worrying about something that may or may not happen, a threat that only exists in your imagination.

CUIDAR LA SALUD MENTAL ES TAN IMPORTANTE COMO CUIDAR LA SALUD FÍSICA

Cualquiera puede verse afectado por una enfermedad mental, independientemente de su origen cultural, nivel de educación, edad o ingreso económico. Las enfermedades mentales afectan a 1 de 4 adultos y a 1 de 10 niños cada año en los Estados Unidos. Entre los problemas de la salud mental se encuentran la depresión y la ansiedad, entre otras enfermedades mentales serias.

Padecer una enfermedad mental no es una decisión personal ni una debilidad; la causa suele ser un desbalance químico en el cerebro. Puede ser hereditario, ocasionado por un estrés emocional o físico o una combinación de ambos. Los problemas de salud mental son padecimientos diagnosticables y tratables.

¿CONOCE LOS SÍNTOMAS DE LAS ENFERMEDADES MENTALES?

Sabemos que la fiebre alta es señal de alguna enfermedad física. ¿Cuáles son las señales de una enfermedad mental? En general, las señales de advertencia son cambios importantes en los sentimientos, ideas y comportamiento de una persona y en la forma en que interactúa con el mundo que le rodea. Un síntoma común es tener problemas para controlar las tareas y desafíos de la vida diaria. Cuando la vida diaria nos parezca insoportable y no podamos controlar las actividades del día, debemos buscar ayuda lo antes posible.

SEEKING PROFESSIONAL HELP

A lot of times, people don't get help for mental illness, often because they're embarassed about it or not sure what to do. When a person needs help with their mental health, they should get help as soon as possible, just like they would seek help immediately for any other health issue. When mental health issues are ignored, they can get worse and affect your thinking, communication, learning, emotional growth, resilience, and self-esteem.

There is a wide range of professional and community resources to choose from for mental health problems. In general, it is a good idea to seek professional help for a mental health problem when:

  • A symptom does not get better on its own
  • A symptom becomes severe
  • A symptom does not respond to self-care or help from family or friends
  • Symptoms become numerous and affect all areas of your life

If you are thinking about hurting yourself or someone else, get help immediately.