Mental Health and Depression

It’s undeniable that we are now in the era of fast-paced evolution of technology. Being connected in social media has rapidly increased than being connected in real life. We live in a society where likes and dislikes on social media are the status symbol of being accepted in the society. This kind of acceptance has affected the overall mental health of an individual. Though there are many factors that affect one’s mental health, the uncontrollable toxicity gathered in the advanced technology of social media has been the number one cause of unstable mental health and depression. 

In HealthNow healthcare we are not just providing high quality home care service for physical injuries but also, we care for the mental health of every individual. We have been catering professional services in the Bay area, covering the major cities around it for years. In doing our committed care assistance, we have gained recognition as one of the top health cares in the state. This is not only for physical illnesses but also for guiding people to a healthy mental health. 

What is Mental Health and how can we help you?

According to the recent statistics in 2017, about 11.2 million adults or about 4.5% of the population in the US had a severe psychological condition. As also stated of the World Health Organization (WHO), “Mental health is a state of well-being in which an individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.” With these information gathered from reliable sources, it has been proved that mental health is vital in one’s health.

Mental Health refers to the behavioral, cognitive, and emotional well-being of a person. We concentrate on the guiding of how people think, feel, and behave in their daily lives. We don’t just diagnose everyone right away of their expected condition but rather follow the process in treating one. We see to it that each individual is being heard to voice out the reasons of distress and anxieties. We ensure to value the balance between life activities, commitments, and efforts to achieve individual psychological resilience during sessions of therapy. 

What are the Mental Health conditions?

Mental Health conditions are characterized by the patient’s problem with their mind and their feeling towards themselves. The criteria in diagnosing a patient is followed by a specific symptom checklist that primarily focuses on their behaviors and thoughts.Here is the list of the most common mental disorders collected:

1. Alcohol or Substance Use Disorder 
2. Anxiety Disorders 
3. Adult Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
4. Bipolar Disorder
5. Depression 
6. Eating Disorder 
7. Obsessive- Compulsive Disorder
8. Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
9. Schizophrenia
10. Opioid Use Disorder

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, the average age most diagnosed condition is 14 years old and 26% of the diagnosed patients are adults. Mental disorder has affected patients regardless of their age, gender, or race. And depression is the top leading mental disorder. 

What is depression?

Depression is a sense of hopelessness, a lack of energy, and taking no interest in certain things or used to have interests. Most of the patients who suffer from depression have complained of not keeping moving with their lives and feeling completely unmotivated in doing the usual stuff they do every day. People who have been diagnosed with this illness have the hard time asking for help from others. 

What are the treatments?

Every mental disorder has a specific medication depending on their symptoms and cases. However, the best solutions for all are psychotherapy, guidance, and counseling. Here in HealthNow, healthcare can give extensive support in treatment of our patients and their respective families. We will be there to listen, understand, and guide the patient on his journey to recovery.