Mental Health Promotion and Strengthening: What You Need to Know

Mental health is an integral and essential component of health. The WHO constitution states: "Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." An important implication of this definition is that mental health is more than just the absence of mental disorders or disabilities.

Delirium (Confusion): An Overview of Acute Confusional State

Delirium (sudden confusion) is a serious disturbance in mental abilities resulting in confused thinking and reduced awareness of the environment. There is rapid decline from previous baseline mental functioning over a short period of time, typically hours to days. Delirium can have many different causes, and often traced to one or more contributing factors, such as changes in metabolic balance (like low sodium). Get medical help immediately if someone suddenly becomes confused (delirious).

An Overview of Child Maltreatment

Few topics are more emotive than child maltreatment. Children under the age of 18 may be exposed to abuse and neglect by a parent, caregiver, or another person in a custodial role (e.g. guardian, clergy, coach, teacher).

Computer Addiction and Internet Addiction Disorder

Do you stay up late at night using the internet? Are you grumpy or anxious when you can’t log on? Do you need to use the internet to feel satisfied? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be suffering from internet addiction.

Suicide Key Facts - At Risk Population, Ways to Prevent and Control the Act, and Challenges

Every year close to 800 000 people take their own life and there are many more people who attempt suicide. Every suicide is a tragedy that affects families, communities and entire countries and has long-lasting effects on the people left behind. Suicide occurs throughout the lifespan and was the second leading cause of death among 15–29-year-olds globally in 2015.

Depression - Types, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Other Key facts

Depression is a common mental disorder, characterized by persistent sadness and a loss of interest in activities that you normally enjoy, accompanied by an inability to carry out daily activities, for at least two weeks.

Schizophrenia: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment and Other Kay Facts

Schizophrenia is a severe long-term mental health condition. It causes a range of different psychological symptoms. It is often described as a type of psychosis which means the person may not always be able to distinguish their own thoughts and ideas from reality. There are effective treatments for schizophrenia and people affected by it can lead a productive life and be integrated in society.

Dementia - Symptoms, Common Causes, Treatment and Other Key Facts

Dementia is a syndrome – usually of a chronic or progressive nature – in which there is deterioration in cognitive function (i.e. the ability to process thought) beyond what might be expected from normal ageing. It affects memory, thinking, orientation, comprehension, calculation, learning capacity, language, and judgement. Consciousness is not affected. The impairment in cognitive function is commonly accompanied, and occasionally preceded, by deterioration in emotional control, social behaviour, or motivation.

Maintaining Mental Health in Emergencies: Facts You Should Know

During and after emergencies, it is natural to experience different and strong emotions, but people are more likely to suffer from a range of mental health problems.

What You Need to Know About Mental Health of Older Adults

Older adults, those aged 60 or above, make important contributions to society as family members, volunteers and as active participants in the workforce. While most have good mental health, many older adults are at risk of developing mental disorders, neurological disorders or substance use problems as well as other health conditions such as diabetes, hearing loss, and osteoarthritis. Furthermore, as people age, they are more likely to experience several conditions at the same time.

Mental Disorders: Facts on Depression, Dementia, Schizophrenia, Bipolar and Developmental Disorders

A mental disorder, also called a mental illness or psychiatric disorder, is a behavioral or mental pattern that causes significant distress or impairment of personal functioning. Such features may be persistent, relapsing and remitting, or occur as a single episode.

New Guideline on Mental Health in Humanitarian Emergencies - WHO/UNHCR Press Release

Worldwide close to 80 million people are currently impacted by humanitarian emergencies arising from natural disasters and armed conflicts, such as those in the Central African Republic, South Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Yemen, and more recently, Nepal. WHO estimates 5% to 10% of these people suffer from a mental health condition such as depression as a result of the emergency.

Japan to Cure Teen Internet Addiction With Fasting Camps

Imagine youngsters engaged in different forms of outdoor games and activities. Several team-building group activities go on all around. Some sit at tables, talking and laughing, as they share meals. At their age, something is obviously missing - none is with a cellphone, laptop or any web-connected device.

Excessive online presence linked to medical and social disorders in children

Children should not spend more than two hours online - Study
Excessive media use can be linked to obesity, lack of sleep, school problems, aggression and other behaviour issues among children, new research in the US says.