10 October 2023 was World Mental Health Day. It is an illness that affects males to a greater extent and is one of the main causes of death in the Spanish population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to Mental Health America, 6 million American men suffer from depression each year, while 3 million face an anxiety disorder. Beyond this, 90% of those diagnosed with schizophrenia by age 30 are men, and 25 percent of those with a binge eating disorder are men. Unfortunately, men are much less likely to seek professional help for their problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Among the major mental health problems suffered by men are depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and eating disorders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The WHO defines mental health as \"a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, to develop their full abilities, to be able to learn and work well and to contribute to the betterment of their community\".<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tips for taking care of mental health<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Taking care of your mental health is essential for a balanced and fulfilling life. Here are some tips to help you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Establish healthy routines: <\/strong>It is very important to have regular times for eating and resting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Take care of your self-esteem: <\/strong>Practice self-acceptance and work on building a positive self-image. Celebrate your achievements and learn from challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Set realistic goals:<\/strong> Define achievable goals and work towards them step by step. Achieving goals can have a positive impact on your emotional well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Remember that mental health is an integral aspect of your overall wellbeing, and adopting healthy habits can make all the difference to your quality of life. It is always advisable to consult with mental health professionals for personalised guidance if you feel you are going through a difficult time.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 10 October 2023 marked World Mental Health Day. Mental health conditions affect men to a greater extent and are one of the leading causes of death amongst the Spanish population. According to Mental Health America, 6 million American men suffer from depression every year, whilst 3 million struggle with an anxiety disorder. Furthermore, 90% of those diagnosed with schizophrenia by the age of 30 are men, and 25 per cent of those with binge-eating disorder are men. Unfortunately, men are far less likely to seek professional help for their problems. Among the most significant mental health issues affecting men are depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and eating disorders. The WHO defines mental health as \u201ca state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with life\u2019s stresses, develop their full potential, learn and work effectively, and contribute to the betterment of their community\u201d. Tips for looking after your mental health Looking after your mental health is essential for leading a balanced and fulfilling life. Here are some tips that may help you: Establish healthy routines: It is very important to have regular meal and rest times. Look after your self-esteem: Practise self-acceptance and work on building a positive self-image. Celebrate your achievements and learn from your challenges. Set realistic goals: Set achievable goals and work towards them step by step. Achieving your goals can have a positive impact on your emotional wellbeing. Remember that mental health is an integral part of your overall wellbeing, and adopting healthy habits can make a real difference to your quality of life. It\u2019s always advisable to consult mental health professionals for personalised guidance if you feel you\u2019re going through a difficult time.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1138,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[19],"class_list":["post-1137","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-i-du","tag-salud-mental"],"yoast_head":"\n\n
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