Mental Health in the United States

Are you well this Wednesday?

Despite the fact that many people in the United States have been vaccinated against the virus and are able to live a lifestyle similar to that of pre-pandemic times, the country's population continues to be plagued by worry and sadness. Many Americans' mental health has deteriorated as a result of the pandemic, and worry and sadness are still prevalent.

New concerns regarding the Omicron variant and its potential impact on public life this winter. The new strain, which, according to early reports, maybe more contagious than earlier strains, is already spreading in the United States, causing alarm. The impact on mental health will be severe if Omicron leads to another Covid-19 rise. When I was thinking about the rising mental health rates in the United States, the following thoughts sprang to me.

• What are we doing in terms of mental health prevention for individuals who are already dealing with mental health issues?

• Are there adequate inexpensive and accessible mental health wellness treatments for such people?

• Are these programs available in children's and adults' social institutions?

• Is the proper amount of cash going to these kinds of services?

These issues may be posed, but definitive answers are difficult to come by. "Despite vaccinations," Silvia Saccardo, a social scientist and co-author of a recent study on college students at the University of Pittsburgh, says, "We still see that people are not returning to pre-pandemic levels of wellbeing."

Taking care of your mental health:

Taking care of your physical health is vital enough, but mental health is one of the most crucial aspects of one's life to consider and safeguard. I'd like to relate our mental health to an Octopus's mantle. The mantle is an important structure that houses all of the organs and aids in breathing and contraction.

The eight tentacles can be considered the dimensions of health itself, given that mental health is like a mantle for people. Physical, emotional, social, financial, energetic, spiritual, intellectual, and occupational health are all dimensions possible. There must be balance in all elements of life; if one area is weaker than the others, the individual will be unbalanced.

Nutrition and Mental Health

The food we eat is another crucial part of our mental wellness. Nutrition and mental health go hand in hand. Some meals, vegetables, and fruits are essential for our daily consumption because they support brain and nervous system function.

Regardless of the fact that we are going through difficult circumstances, it is critical that we continue to look after ourselves, and if you are unsure how or where to begin, the first step is to ask.

Be safe, be well, stay prayed, and peace out!

Mental Health in the United States

We tend to take minor things for granted in life. We didn't know how important something was until it was gone, and how much better we could have managed it if it had been with us. One of these things is mental wellness. Some people are still cautious to bring up the subject of mental health. Others are unconcerned about their mental health in general.

Mental illness is still the "elephant in the room" in home, work, and school. We're aware of the problem but prefer to remain silent about it.

I've often wondered why people are so scared to speak up about something that we can all connect to and about which we should all be deeply worried. Nowadays, one of the most common problems we see our ordinary Americans face is dealing with mental health difficulties. You don't have to be diagnosed with a mental health issue to recognize that managing it is difficult for you. Stress, frustration, worry, and another mental agony can alter how we live, behave, think, and feel about other people, places, and things.

Because it requires them to sit down and be present with their thoughts and feelings, some people avoid treating their mental health. We must understand that escaping from these emotions or thoughts through people, places, or things simply makes things worse. Anxiety disorders, panic attacks, OCD, sadness, bipolar disorder, mood disruption disorders, phobias, eating disorders, personality disorders, PTSD, schizophrenia, and other mental health diseases are just a few examples.

Mental health problems are caused by a variety of factors. These may include but are not limited to:

Genetics and family history, life experiences, unresolved negative emotions (stress, guilt, shame, etc. ), pregnancy exposure, medical conditions, isolation, abandonment difficulties, childhood trauma, and abuse history are all factors to consider. The most important question is HOW? How do you deal with these problems? What kind of services or programs can we build and give to the general population to address these issues? What can we do to increase awareness?

When does mental health get a lot of attention?

Mental health is sometimes utilized as a "get out of jail free" card." Many tragic cases in which people claim mental illness as a justification for their awful inhumane behavior are seen and heard. News of mass shootings in schools, supermarkets, movie theaters, and other public areas where children and adults congregate are examples.

We frequently witness footage of a "shooter" who has had a mental health crisis or has been diagnosed with a disease. If this is the case, and it is, where, in my perspective, is the history of our communities or, more importantly, parents lobbying for programs that can aid with managing the mental health issue of concern? The question is what you've done to guarantee that the problem is correctly handled, and what efforts you've taken to avoid a scenario like this from escalating.

And after that, what happens? There's more to dealing with a mental health problem than popping pills. We need to delve deeper and come up with approaches that are healthful, self-paced, and provide long-term benefits.

On the other hand, there are some people who are having difficulty managing their mental health difficulties and are looking for services that will help them.

Let's look at mental health in the United States in more detail.

Prior to the coronavirus pandemic, mental health was always prevalent, and the number of mental ailments has continued to climb. According to an online American mental health database, both children's and adults' mental health is declining.

In comparison to the 9.1% reported the previous year, 9.7% of our youth in the United States are depressed. Adults are having more suicidal thoughts than ever before. Between 2016-2017 and 2017-2018, the number of people in the United States who had serious suicidal thoughts increased by 0.15 percent, or 460,000 people, compared to the previous year's numbers.

There is still a scarcity of mental health treatment for both children and adults. During the 2017-2018 school year, 60 percent of children with severe depression received no mental health treatment. Over 38% of people do not obtain the mental health care they require, even in the states with the best availability. Only 27.3 percent of children with severe depression received treatment on a regular basis. 23.6 percent of adults with mental disorders reported unmet treatment needs in 2017-2018. This figure has stayed constant since 2011.

The number of persons with mental illnesses who are uninsured has grown for the first time since the Affordable Care Act's passage (ACA). In the United States, there are 5.1 million adults who are uninsured. This ratio varies significantly by state: in New Jersey (ranked #1), 2.5 percent of those with AMI are uninsured, compared to 23 percent in Wyoming (ranked #51).

Finally, even though there are numerous initiatives that encourage mental health wellbeing, we should advocate for more. As part of the educational curriculum, mental health wellness initiatives should be included. Mental health services should be available in hospitals, community centers, and any other agency that focuses on individuals.

Manipulation

Manipulation is a behavior that involves controlling or influencing someone or something in a dishonest manner such that they are unaware of it. Almost everything we see nowadays has been manipulated in some way. Many people use manipulation to gain influence over someone, somewhere, or something.

When it comes to employing manipulation as a tool, it can be beneficial. Managers can motivate their employees to achieve some of their goals when they are used positively. When used in a physical aspect, such as alternative medicine, manipulation can be useful. This can include chiropractic services, exercise, yoga, and other treatments that use the body's tissue and muscle.

When does manipulation become a problem?

Since manipulation is all about self-control, many people use it to exert control over others. Manipulation can take the form of someone doing something they know they shouldn't do but do nonetheless in order to feed their ego.

Here are several examples:

You are aware that a person has feelings for you, but you have chosen to ignore those feelings in order to play off the individual's emotions. This person then tries to take advantage of the fact that the other person likes you by attempting to obtain something that they desire. Money, time, gifts, energy, attention, and a variety of other items could be among them.

When someone confronts another person about their activities, they say things like "I didn't know," "if I knew, I wouldn't have done that," and "why didn't you tell me?" Gaslighting is when someone says things like "I didn't know," "if I knew, I wouldn't have done that," and "why didn't you tell me?"

Manipulation can occasionally be a woman who has developed feelings for a married male coworker. Even though the worker is married, the female employee uses seduction, exposing attire, and flattery to persuade the male coworker to yearn after her and even become involved with her.

Manipulation also includes withholding facts from someone. The expression "I tell you what I want you to know" is frequently used, yet it can be harmful, especially in love relationships. This type of manipulation confuses the receiver by leaving them with ambiguous information. You're attempting to control the narrative by withholding information, leading the other person's perspective and feelings to fluctuate.

Manipulation can be demonstrated in circumstances where you employ items that the other person likes since you know you'll want them to do or give you something. A person who ordinarily does not compliment you does so in order to ask for a favor a few days later. Another example is a lady cooking her husband's favorite dinner and then asking for a loan.

Manipulation is the practice of paying or giving money or gifts to those who agree to take a vaccine. Many people's ideas are frequently manipulated by the media. We are shown what we are supposed to see and hear at any given time, with no way of knowing whether or not what we are seeing is truly happening in real-time.

Control is linked to manipulation, and many people love manipulating others because it offers them a sense of power and immediate fulfillment.

If we wish to improve the world, we must first examine within, recognize the true problem, and attempt to solve it. Be the change you want to see in the world.

Be well.

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